Top 1

• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Garr vs. Forsch
  
  Garr hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Oates vs. Forsch
  
  Oates hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Helms scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Evans vs. Forsch
  
  Evans hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Helms scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynn vs. Dobson
  
  Wynn strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Metzger vs. Dobson
  
  Metzger hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Baker. Metzger reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cedeno vs. Dobson
  
  Cedeno strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Watson vs. Dobson
  
  Watson takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  May vs. Dobson
  
  May is called out on strikes. View Play 

Top 2

• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Aaron vs. Forsch
  
  Aaron takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Baker vs. Forsch
  
  Baker hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Lum vs. Forsch
  
  Lum takes first base on ball four. Aaron moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Johnson vs. Forsch
  
  Johnson strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Jackson vs. Forsch
  
  Jackson hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. There goes Aaron trying to get to home. Metzger throws to Howard who tags Aaron for the out. Lum moves to second. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rader vs. Dobson
  
  Rader hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Baker. Rader reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Helms vs. Dobson
  
  Helms hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Dobson fields it and throws to third for the out. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Howard vs. Dobson
  
  Howard is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Forsch vs. Dobson
  
  There goes Helms. The throw from Oates and he is out, Johnson applying the tag. View Play 

Top 3

• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dobson vs. Forsch
  
  Dobson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Forsch fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Garr vs. Forsch
  
  Garr strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Oates vs. Forsch
  
  Oates hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Helms reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Forsch vs. Dobson
  
  Forsch strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynn vs. Dobson
  
  Wynn hits a ball on the ground towards third. Evans fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Metzger vs. Dobson
  
  Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Johnson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Evans vs. Forsch
  
  Evans hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Helms scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Aaron vs. Forsch
  
  Aaron strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Baker vs. Forsch
  
  Baker hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cedeno. Baker reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Lum vs. Forsch
  
  Lum hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Baker scores. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Johnson vs. Forsch
  
  There goes Lum. The throw from Howard and he is out, Helms applying the tag. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cedeno vs. Dobson
  
  Cedeno hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Watson vs. Dobson
  
  Watson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Cedeno moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  May vs. Dobson
  
  May hits a fly ball into center field. Baker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Cedeno tags and scores. Watson tags and moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Rader vs. Dobson
  
  Rader hits a fly ball into right field. Garr settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Helms vs. Dobson
  
  Helms hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Baker. Helms reaches second base with a double. Watson scores. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Howard vs. Dobson
  
  Howard is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Forsch vs. Dobson
  
  Forsch hits a fly ball into right field. Garr settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Johnson vs. Forsch
  
  Johnson strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Jackson vs. Forsch
  
  Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Forsch fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dobson vs. Forsch
  
  Dobson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Helms scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynn vs. Dobson
  
  Wynn hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Metzger vs. Dobson
  
  Metzger hits a fly ball into center field. Baker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cedeno vs. Dobson
  
  Cedeno hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Watson vs. Dobson
  
  Watson hits a line drive into center field. Baker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Garr vs. Forsch
  
  Garr hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Oates vs. Forsch
  
  There goes Garr. The throw from Howard and he is safe. Garr steals second. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Oates vs. Forsch
  
  Oates strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Evans vs. Forsch
  
  Evans strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Aaron vs. Forsch
  
  Aaron hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  May vs. Dobson
  
  May hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Rader vs. Dobson
  
  Rader hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. May moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Helms vs. Dobson
  
  Helms bunts towards the mound. Dobson fields it and throws to first for the out. May moves to third. Rader moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Howard vs. Dobson
  
  Howard is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Forsch vs. Dobson
  
  Forsch strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Wynn vs. Dobson
  
  Wynn hits a popup towards short. Jackson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Baker vs. Forsch
  
  Baker hits a fly ball into right field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lum vs. Forsch
  
  Lum hits a ball on the ground towards first. May scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Lum for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Johnson vs. Forsch
  
  Johnson hits a fly ball into right field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Metzger vs. Dobson
  
  Metzger hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cedeno vs. Dobson
  
  Cedeno hits a ball on the ground towards short. Jackson fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Watson vs. Dobson
  
  There goes Cedeno. The throw from Oates and he is safe. Cedeno steals second. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Watson vs. Dobson
  
  Watson hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Oates fields it and throws to first for the out. Cedeno moves to third. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  May vs. Dobson
  
  May is called out on strikes. View Play 

Top 8

• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Jackson vs. Forsch
  
  Jackson hits a fly ball into left field. Watson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pierce vs. Forsch
  
  Jack Pierce pinch hits for Pat Dobson.
  
  Pierce strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Garr vs. Forsch
  
  Garr hits a fly ball into right field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rader vs. Harrison
  
  Roric Harrison now pitching.
  
  Rader strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Helms vs. Harrison
  
  Helms hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Howard vs. Harrison
  
  Howard strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Forsch vs. Harrison
  
  Forsch strikes out. View Play 

Top 9

• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Oates vs. Forsch
  
  Oates hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Howard settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Evans vs. Forsch
  
  Evans strikes out. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Aaron vs. Forsch
  
  Aaron takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Baker vs. Forsch
  
  Rod Gilbreath pinch runs for Hank Aaron.
  
  There's a wild pitch. Gilbreath moves to second. View Play 
• Braves, 1 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Baker vs. Forsch
  
  Baker hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

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         Game of 5/17/1973 -- Atlanta at Houston (N)

  Atlanta            AB  R  H RBI    Houston            AB  R  H RBI
Garr R, rf            4  0  1  0   Wynn J, rf            4  0  0  0   
Oates J, c            4  0  0  0   Metzger R, ss         4  0  2  0   
Evans D, 3b           4  0  0  0   Cedeno C, cf          4  1  2  0   
Aaron H, lf           2  0  0  0   Watson B, lf          3  1  1  0   
Gilbreath R, pr       0  0  0  0   May L, 1b             3  0  1  1   
Baker D, cf           4  1  1  0   Rader D, 3b           4  0  2  0   
Lum M, 1b             2  0  1  1   Helms T, 2b           3  0  2  1   
Johnson D, 2b         3  0  0  0   Howard L, c           2  0  0  0   
Jackson S, ss         3  0  1  0   Forsch K, p           4  0  0  0   
Dobson P, p           2  0  0  0                                      
Pierce J, ph          1  0  0  0                                      
Harrison R, p         0  0  0  0                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     29  1  4  1                        31  2 10  2

Atlanta          000 100 000 --  1
Houston          000 200 00x --  2

  Atlanta              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Dobson P (L)          7.0  9  2  2  3  7
Harrison R            1.0  1  0  0  0  3

  Houston              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Forsch K (W)          9.0  4  1  1  3  8

LOB -- Atlanta 4, Houston 10
2B -- Metzger R, Rader D, Baker D, Helms T
SB -- Garr R, Cedeno C
CS -- Helms T, Lum M
SH -- Helms T
SF -- May L
WP -- Forsch K
T -- 2:10
A -- 9106

    

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