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Braves
@ Reds
Riverfront Stadium
April 12, 1980
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves, played on April 12, 1980 at Riverfront Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | April 12, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Atlanta Braves
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| Home Team |
Cincinnati Reds
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | April 12, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Sat |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Home Team | Cincinnati Reds |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Rick Matula |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Bill Bonham |
| Ballpark | Riverfront Stadium |
| City | Cincinnati |
| State | OH |
| Attendance | 11,839 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 35 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Ed Montague 1B: Lanny Harris 2B: Harry Wendelstedt 3B: Frank Pulli |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Eddie Miller | Center Fielder |
| Jerry Royster | Second Baseman |
| Gary Matthews | Right Fielder |
| Bob Horner | Third Baseman |
| Chris Chambliss | First Baseman |
| Dale Murphy | Left Fielder |
| Biff Pocoroba | Catcher |
| Luis Gomez | Shortstop |
| Rick Matula | Pitcher |
| Bobby Cox | Manager |
Cincinnati Reds Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dave Collins | Center Fielder |
| Ken Griffey | Right Fielder |
| Dave Concepcion | Shortstop |
| George Foster | Left Fielder |
| Dan Driessen | First Baseman |
| Ray Knight | Third Baseman |
| Junior Kennedy | Second Baseman |
| Don Werner | Catcher |
| Bill Bonham | Pitcher |
| John McNamara | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Reds
Riverfront Stadium
April 12, 1980
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Bonham
Miller hits a ball on the ground towards first. Driessen scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Miller for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Royster vs. Bonham
Royster hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Foster. Royster reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Matthews vs. Bonham
Matthews hits a ball on the ground towards short. Concepcion scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Horner vs. Bonham
Horner hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Kennedy scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Collins vs. Matula
Collins hits a ball on the ground towards short. Gomez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Griffey vs. Matula
Griffey is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Concepcion vs. Matula
Concepcion hits a fly ball into center field. Miller settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chambliss vs. Bonham
Chambliss hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Murphy vs. Bonham
Bonham fires over to first and throws the ball away. That's an error on Bonham. Chambliss moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Murphy vs. Bonham
Murphy hits a fly ball into center field. Collins settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Pocoroba vs. Bonham
Pocoroba takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Gomez vs. Bonham
Gomez hits a fly ball into right field. Griffey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Matula vs. Bonham
Matula is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Foster vs. Matula
Foster hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Driessen vs. Matula
Driessen hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Matula fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Knight vs. Matula
Knight hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Kennedy vs. Matula
Kennedy hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Knight moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Werner vs. Matula
Werner hits a popup towards short. Gomez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Bonham
Miller hits a ball on the ground towards first. Driessen scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Miller for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Royster vs. Bonham
Royster hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Kennedy settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. Bonham
Matthews hits a ball on the ground towards short. Concepcion scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bonham vs. Matula
Bonham is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Collins vs. Matula
Collins hits a line drive into right field. That will be extra bases. Matthews fumbles the ball. That's a double and an error on Matthews. Collins moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Griffey vs. Matula
Griffey is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Concepcion vs. Matula
Concepcion hits a ball on the ground towards short. Gomez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Horner vs. Bonham
Horner strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chambliss vs. Bonham
Chambliss hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Kennedy scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Bonham
Murphy is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Foster vs. Matula
Foster hits a popup, foul, towards third. Horner settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Driessen vs. Matula
Driessen hits a ball on the ground towards first. Chambliss scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Driessen for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Knight vs. Matula
Knight hits a fly ball into left field. Murphy settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pocoroba vs. Bonham
Pocoroba hits a ball on the ground towards first. Driessen scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Pocoroba for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gomez vs. Bonham
Gomez is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matula vs. Bonham
Matula hits a ball on the ground towards third. Knight fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kennedy vs. Matula
Kennedy strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Werner vs. Matula
Werner hits a fly ball into left field. Murphy settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bonham vs. Matula
Bonham hits a ball on the ground towards short. Gomez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Bonham
Miller hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Kennedy scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Royster vs. Bonham
Royster hits a ball on the ground towards short. Concepcion scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. Bonham
Matthews hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Collins. Matthews reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Horner vs. Bonham
Horner hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Werner settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Collins vs. Matula
Collins hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Griffey vs. Matula
Matula fires to first and picks off Collins. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Griffey vs. Matula
Griffey takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Concepcion vs. Matula
Concepcion hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Murphy. Concepcion reaches second base with a double. There goes Griffey trying to get to home. Murphy throws the ball in to Pocoroba, who tags Griffey for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Foster vs. Matula
Foster hits a ball on the ground towards third. Horner juggles the ball. That's an error on Horner. Concepcion scores. Foster moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Driessen vs. Matula
Driessen is walked intentionally. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Knight vs. Matula
Knight hits a line drive into center field. Miller settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 0 - Reds, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chambliss vs. Bonham
Chambliss hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Collins. Chambliss reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Murphy vs. Bonham
Murphy hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Kennedy scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Chambliss moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Reds, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Pocoroba vs. Bonham
Pocoroba hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Chambliss scores. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Reds, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Asselstine vs. Bonham
Brian Asselstine pinch hits for Luis Gomez.
Asselstine hits a fly ball into center field. Collins settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Reds, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Lum vs. Bonham
Mike Lum pinch hits for Rick Matula.
Lum hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Collins. Lum reaches second base with a double. Pocoroba goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Reds, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Miller vs. Tomlin
Dave Tomlin now pitching.
Miller hits a ball on the ground towards third. Knight fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Lum moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Reds, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Royster vs. Bair
Doug Bair now pitching.
There goes Miller. The throw from Werner and he is safe. Miller steals second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Reds, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Royster vs. Bair
Royster takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Reds, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Matthews vs. Bair
Matthews hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Lum scores. Miller scores. Royster moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Horner vs. Bair
Horner hits a fly ball into right field. Griffey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 4 - Reds, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kennedy vs. Garber
Gene Garber now pitching. Larvell Blanks now playing shortstop. Chico Ruiz now playing third base.
Kennedy bunts towards the mound. Garber settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Werner vs. Garber
Werner is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Spilman vs. Garber
Harry Spilman pinch hits for Doug Bair.
Spilman hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Collins vs. Garber
Collins hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Spilman moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Griffey vs. Garber
Griffey hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Spilman scores. Collins moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Concepcion vs. Garber
Concepcion hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Murphy. Concepcion reaches second base with a double. Collins scores. Griffey moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Foster vs. Garber
Foster is walked intentionally. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Bench vs. Hrabosky
Al Hrabosky now pitching. Johnny Bench pinch hits for Dan Driessen.
Bench hits a fly ball into left field. Murphy settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chambliss vs. Hume
Tom Hume now pitching. Harry Spilman now playing first base.
Chambliss hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Hume fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Hume
Murphy hits a fly ball into center field. Collins settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pocoroba vs. Hume
Pocoroba hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Collins. Pocoroba reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Blanks vs. Hume
Blanks is walked intentionally. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Ruiz vs. Hume
Ruiz hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Hume fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Knight vs. Hrabosky
Knight hits a fly ball into right field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Kennedy vs. Hrabosky
Kennedy hits a ball on the ground towards third. Ruiz fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Werner vs. Hrabosky
Werner hits a ball on the ground towards short. Blanks scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Hume
Miller strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Royster vs. Hume
Royster hits a fly ball into center field. Collins settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. Hume
Matthews hits a ball on the ground towards third. Knight fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Spilman vs. Hrabosky
Spilman is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Collins vs. Hrabosky
Collins takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Griffey vs. Hrabosky
There goes Collins. The throw from Pocoroba and he is safe. Collins steals second. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Griffey vs. Hrabosky
Griffey hits a fly ball into right field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 4 - Reds, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: -2-
Concepcion vs. Hrabosky
Concepcion hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 4/12/1980 -- Atlanta at Cincinnati (D)
Atlanta AB R H RBI Cincinnati AB R H RBI
Miller E, cf 5 1 1 0 Collins D, cf 4 2 3 0
Royster J, 2b 4 0 1 0 Griffey K, rf 4 0 1 1
Matthews G, rf 5 0 2 2 Concepcion D, ss 5 2 3 3
Horner B, 3b 4 0 0 0 Foster G, lf 3 0 1 0
Garber G, p 0 0 0 0 Driessen D, 1b 2 0 0 0
Hrabosky A, p 0 0 0 0 Bench J, ph 1 0 0 0
Chambliss C, 1b 4 1 2 0 Hume T, p 0 0 0 0
Murphy D, lf 4 0 0 0 Knight R, 3b 4 0 1 0
Pocoroba B, c 3 1 2 1 Kennedy J, 2b 4 0 1 0
Gomez L, ss 2 0 0 0 Werner D, c 4 0 0 0
Asselstine B, ph 1 0 0 0 Bonham B, p 2 0 0 0
Blanks L, ss 0 0 0 0 Tomlin D, p 0 0 0 0
Matula R, p 2 0 0 0 Bair D, p 0 0 0 0
Lum M, ph 1 1 1 1 Spilman H, ph-1b 2 1 1 0
Ruiz C, 3b 1 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
36 4 9 4 35 5 11 4
Atlanta 000 000 400 -- 4
Cincinnati 000 001 202 -- 5
2 outs when winning run was scored.
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Matula R 6.0 6 1 0 2 4
Garber G 0.2 4 2 2 1 1
Hrabosky A (L) 2.0 1 2 2 1 1
Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO
Bonham B 6.2 6 3 3 1 4
Tomlin D* 0.0 1 1 1 0 0
Bair D 0.1 1 0 0 1 0
Hume T (W) 2.0 1 0 0 1 1
* Pitched to 1 batter in 7th
E -- Bonham B, Matthews G, Horner B
DP -- Atlanta 1
LOB -- Atlanta 8, Cincinnati 8
2B -- Royster J, Collins D, Matthews G, Concepcion D 2, Chambliss C, Lum M, Pocoroba B
HR -- Concepcion D
SB -- Miller E, Collins D
T -- 2:35
A -- 11839
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