Top 1

• Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mazzilli vs. Sutton
  
  Mazzilli hits a popup towards short. Reynolds settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Taveras vs. Sutton
  
  Taveras hits a ball on the ground towards first. Spilman fields the ball and throws to Sutton covering. Safe. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Brooks vs. Sutton
  
  Sutton fires to first and picks off Taveras. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brooks vs. Sutton
  
  Brooks strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Scott vs. Zachry
  
  Scott hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Reynolds vs. Zachry
  
  Reynolds bunts towards third. Brooks fields it and throws to first for the out. Scott moves to second. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Walling vs. Zachry
  
  Walling hits a ball on the ground towards first. Kingman scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Walling for the out. Scott moves to third. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Cruz vs. Zachry
  
  Cruz hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Mazzilli. Cruz reaches second base with a double. Scott scores. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Astros, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Spilman vs. Zachry
  
  Spilman hits a ball on the ground towards first. Kingman juggles the ball. That's an error on Kingman. Cruz scores. Spilman moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Astros, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Howe vs. Zachry
  
  Howe hits a ball on the ground towards first. Kingman juggles the ball. That's an error on Kingman. Spilman scores. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Ashby vs. Zachry
  
  Ashby strikes out. View Play 

Top 2

• Mets, 0 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kingman vs. Sutton
  
  Kingman hits a ball on the ground towards third. Howe fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Jorgensen vs. Sutton
  
  Jorgensen hits a fly ball into center field. Scott settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Valentine vs. Sutton
  
  Valentine strikes out. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Stearns vs. Sutton
  
  Stearns hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Ashby fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Mets, 0 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pittman vs. Zachry
  
  Pittman strikes out. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sutton vs. Zachry
  
  Sutton strikes out. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Scott vs. Zachry
  
  Scott hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Flynn scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Mets, 0 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Flynn vs. Sutton
  
  Flynn hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Zachry vs. Sutton
  
  Zachry bunts towards the mound. Sutton fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first, with Pittman covering - double play. View Play 
• Mets, 0 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mazzilli vs. Sutton
  
  Mazzilli hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Taveras vs. Sutton
  
  Taveras strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Reynolds vs. Zachry
  
  Reynolds hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Valentine. Reynolds reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Walling vs. Zachry
  
  Walling hits a ball on the ground towards first. Kingman scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Walling for the out. Reynolds moves to third. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Cruz vs. Zachry
  
  Cruz hits a fly ball into left field. Jorgensen settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Spilman vs. Zachry
  
  Spilman hits a fly ball into right field. Valentine settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brooks vs. Sutton
  
  Brooks hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Kingman vs. Sutton
  
  Kingman strikes out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Jorgensen vs. Sutton
  
  Jorgensen hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Brooks moves to third. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Valentine vs. Sutton
  
  Valentine strikes out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Stearns vs. Sutton
  
  Stearns hits a fly ball into right field. Walling settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howe vs. Zachry
  
  Howe hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Zachry fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ashby vs. Zachry
  
  Ashby hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Pittman vs. Zachry
  
  Pittman hits a fly ball into left field. Jorgensen settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Sutton vs. Zachry
  
  Sutton hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Zachry fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Flynn vs. Sutton
  
  Flynn hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Zachry vs. Sutton
  
  Zachry hits a ball on the ground towards third. Howe fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mazzilli vs. Sutton
  
  Mazzilli takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Taveras vs. Sutton
  
  Taveras hits a popup towards short. Reynolds settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Scott vs. Zachry
  
  Scott hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Reynolds vs. Zachry
  
  Reynolds bunts towards third. Brooks fields it and throws to first for the out. Scott moves to second. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Walling vs. Zachry
  
  Walling hits a popup, foul, towards short. Taveras settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cruz vs. Zachry
  
  Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Flynn misplays the ball. That's an error on Flynn. Scott scores. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Spilman vs. Zachry
  
  Spilman hits a fly ball into center field. Mazzilli settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brooks vs. Sutton
  
  Brooks hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Scott. Brooks reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Kingman vs. Sutton
  
  Kingman hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Brooks moves to third. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Jorgensen vs. Sutton
  
  Jorgensen hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Pittman scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Valentine vs. Sutton
  
  Valentine strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howe vs. Zachry
  
  Howe hits a fly ball into right field. Valentine settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ashby vs. Zachry
  
  Ashby hits a ball on the ground towards short. Taveras scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pittman vs. Zachry
  
  Pittman takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Sutton vs. Zachry
  
  Sutton hits a fly ball into right field. Valentine settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Stearns vs. Sutton
  
  Stearns hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Flynn vs. Sutton
  
  Flynn bunts towards the mound. Sutton fields it and throws to first for the out. Stearns moves to second. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cubbage vs. Sutton
  
  Mike Cubbage pinch hits for Pat Zachry.
  
  Cubbage hits a ball on the ground towards first. Spilman scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Cubbage for the out. Stearns moves to third. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Mazzilli vs. Sutton
  
  Mazzilli is called out on strikes. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Scott vs. Searage
  
  Ray Searage now pitching.
  
  Scott hits a fly ball into right field. Valentine settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Reynolds vs. Searage
  
  Reynolds hits a fly ball into right field. Valentine settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Walling vs. Searage
  
  Walling hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Flynn scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Taveras vs. Sutton
  
  Taveras hits a fly ball into center field. Scott settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brooks vs. Sutton
  
  Brooks hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Pittman scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kingman vs. Sutton
  
  Kingman hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Cruz. Kingman reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Jorgensen vs. Sutton
  
  Jorgensen strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cruz vs. Searage
  
  Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Flynn scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Spilman vs. Searage
  
  Spilman is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howe vs. Searage
  
  Howe hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Ashby vs. Searage
  
  Ashby hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Jorgensen. Ashby reaches second base with a double. Howe moves to third. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Pittman vs. Searage
  
  Pittman is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Sutton vs. Searage
  
  Sutton takes first base on ball four. Howe scores. Ashby moves to third. Pittman moves to second. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 5
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Scott vs. Searage
  
  Scott hits a ball on the ground towards short. Taveras fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Ashby scores. Pittman moves to third. Sutton moves to second. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 6
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Reynolds vs. Searage
  
  Reynolds hits a ball on the ground towards short. Taveras fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Mets, 1 - Astros, 6
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Valentine vs. Sutton
  
  Valentine hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Sutton fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 6
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Stearns vs. Sutton
  
  Stearns hits a ball on the ground towards third. Howe fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Mets, 1 - Astros, 6
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Sutton
  
  Mookie Wilson pinch hits for Doug Flynn.
  
  Wilson hits a fly ball into right field. Walling settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

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         Game of 8/31/1981 -- New York at Houston (N)

  New York           AB  R  H RBI    Houston            AB  R  H RBI
Mazzilli L, cf        3  1  1  1   Scott T, cf           5  2  3  1   
Taveras F, ss         4  0  1  0   Reynolds C, ss        3  0  1  0   
Brooks H, 3b          4  0  2  0   Walling D, rf         4  0  0  0   
Kingman D, 1b         4  0  2  0   Cruz J, lf            4  1  1  1   
Jorgensen M, lf       4  0  1  0   Spilman H, 1b         4  1  0  0   
Valentine E, rf       4  0  0  0   Howe A, 3b            4  1  1  0   
Stearns J, c          4  0  1  0   Ashby A, c            4  1  2  0   
Flynn D, 2b           2  0  1  0   Pittman J, 2b         2  0  0  0   
Wilson M, ph          1  0  0  0   Sutton D, p           3  0  0  1   
Zachry P, p           2  0  0  0                                      
Cubbage M, ph         1  0  0  0                                      
Searage R, p          0  0  0  0                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     33  1  9  1                        33  6  8  3

New York         001 000 000 --  1
Houston          300 010 02x --  6

  New York             IP  H  R ER BB SO
Zachry P (L)          6.0  5  4  1  1  3
Searage R             2.0  3  2  2  2  1

  Houston              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Sutton D (W)          9.0  9  1  1  1  8

E -- Kingman D 2, Flynn D
DP -- Houston 1
LOB -- New York 7, Houston 8
2B -- Cruz J, Reynolds C, Brooks H, Kingman D, Ashby A
HR -- Mazzilli L
SH -- Reynolds C 2, Flynn D
T -- 2:27
A -- 10669

    

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