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Mets
@ Astros
Astrodome
August 1, 1997
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Houston Astros and the New York Mets, played on August 1, 1997 at Astrodome.
Game Summary
| Date | August 1, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
New York Mets
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| Home Team |
Houston Astros
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | August 1, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Fri |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | New York Mets |
| Home Team | Houston Astros |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Dave Mlicki |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Ramon Garcia |
| Ballpark | Astrodome |
| City | Houston |
| State | TX |
| Attendance | 33,589 |
| Time of Game | 3 hours 28 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Larry Poncino 1B: Harry Wendelstedt 2B: Randy Marsh 3B: Jeff Kellogg |
New York Mets Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Lance Johnson | Center Fielder |
| Bernard Gilkey | Left Fielder |
| John Olerud | First Baseman |
| Todd Hundley | Catcher |
| Matt Franco | Third Baseman |
| Carl Everett | Right Fielder |
| Jason Hardtke | Second Baseman |
| Rey Ordonez | Shortstop |
| Dave Mlicki | Pitcher |
| Bobby Valentine | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Craig Biggio | Second Baseman |
| Chuck Carr | Center Fielder |
| Derek Bell | Right Fielder |
| Luis Gonzalez | Left Fielder |
| Sean Berry | Third Baseman |
| J.R. Phillips | First Baseman |
| Brad Ausmus | Catcher |
| Tim Bogar | Shortstop |
| Ramon Garcia | Pitcher |
| Larry Dierker | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Mets
@ Astros
Astrodome
August 1, 1997
Top 1
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Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Garcia
Johnson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Garcia fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Gilkey vs. Garcia
Gilkey strikes out. View Play -
Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Olerud vs. Garcia
Olerud takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: 1--
Hundley vs. Garcia
Hundley strikes out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 3-1, RoB: ---
Biggio vs. Mlicki
Biggio hits a fly ball into center field. Johnson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 1-0, RoB: ---
Carr vs. Mlicki
Carr hits a fly ball into right field. Everett settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Bell vs. Mlicki
Bell strikes out. View Play
Top 2
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Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Franco vs. Garcia
Franco hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Biggio scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Everett vs. Garcia
Everett hits a line drive into center field. Carr settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Mets, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 1-0, RoB: ---
Hardtke vs. Garcia
Hardtke hits a long drive deep into right center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Ordonez vs. Garcia
Ordonez strikes out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
Gonzalez vs. Mlicki
Gonzalez hits a line drive into right field. Everett settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
Berry vs. Mlicki
Berry hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-1, RoB: 1--
Phillips vs. Mlicki
There goes Berry. The throw from Hundley and he is out, Ordonez applying the tag. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 1-1, RoB: ---
Phillips vs. Mlicki
Phillips hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Hardtke scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Mlicki vs. Garcia
Mlicki strikes out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-1, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Garcia
Johnson hits a line drive towards first. Phillips reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Gilkey vs. Garcia
Gilkey strikes out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ausmus vs. Mlicki
Ausmus hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 1-0, RoB: 1--
Bogar vs. Mlicki
Bogar hits a line drive towards right. Everett catches it and throws to first to double up Ausmus. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-2, RoB: ---
Garcia vs. Mlicki
Garcia strikes out. View Play
Top 4
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Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Olerud vs. Garcia
Olerud hits a line drive into center field. Carr settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Hundley vs. Garcia
Hundley strikes out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Franco vs. Garcia
Franco hits a fly ball into left field. Gonzalez settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-1, RoB: ---
Biggio vs. Mlicki
Biggio hits a ball on the ground towards third. Franco fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 3-1, RoB: ---
Carr vs. Mlicki
Carr hits a fly ball into left field. Gilkey settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Bell vs. Mlicki
Bell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Ordonez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Everett vs. Garcia
Everett hits a fly ball into right field. Bell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 1-0, RoB: ---
Hardtke vs. Garcia
Hardtke hits a line drive into left field. Gonzalez settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Ordonez vs. Garcia
Ordonez strikes out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 1-0, RoB: ---
Gonzalez vs. Mlicki
Gonzalez hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Berry vs. Mlicki
Berry hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Gilkey. Berry reaches second base with a double. Gonzalez moves to third. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-2, RoB: -23
Phillips vs. Mlicki
Phillips hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Hardtke settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 3-0, RoB: -23
Ausmus vs. Mlicki
Ausmus is walked intentionally. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 1-1, RoB: 123
Bogar vs. Mlicki
Bogar hits a fly ball into right field. Everett settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Gonzalez tags and scores. Berry tags and moves to third. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 1-2, RoB: 1-3
Garcia vs. Mlicki
Garcia strikes out. View Play
Top 6
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Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-2, RoB: ---
Mlicki vs. Garcia
Mlicki strikes out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Garcia
Johnson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Berry fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Gilkey vs. Garcia
Gilkey strikes out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Biggio vs. Mlicki
Biggio strikes out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 2-1, RoB: ---
Carr vs. Mlicki
Carr hits a ball on the ground into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-2, RoB: 1--
Bell vs. Mlicki
Bell strikes out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 2-1, RoB: 1--
Gonzalez vs. Mlicki
Gonzalez hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Hardtke settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Olerud vs. Garcia
Olerud hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Biggio scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 2-0, RoB: ---
Hundley vs. Garcia
Hundley hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Franco vs. Garcia
Franco hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Hundley moves to second. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 2-2, RoB: 12-
Everett vs. Garcia
Everett hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Biggio fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 7
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Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 1-0, RoB: ---
Berry vs. Mlicki
Edgardo Alfonzo now playing third base.
Berry hits a ball on the ground towards third. Alfonzo fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Phillips vs. Mlicki
Phillips strikes out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Ausmus vs. Mlicki
Ausmus takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 3-1, RoB: 1--
Bogar vs. Mlicki
Bogar hits a ball on the ground towards third. Alfonzo fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 1-0, RoB: ---
Hardtke vs. Garcia
Hardtke hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ordonez vs. Garcia
Ordonez bunts towards the mound. Garcia fields it and throws to first for the out. Hardtke moves to second. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 2-2, RoB: -2-
Lopez vs. Garcia
Luis Lopez pinch hits for Dave Mlicki.
Lopez strikes out. View Play -
Mets, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: -2-
Johnson vs. Wagner
Billy Wagner now pitching. Ricky Gutierrez now playing shortstop.
Johnson hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Gonzalez throws the ball in to Berry who relays the ball to Biggio who tags Johnson trying to catch an extra base, for the out. Hardtke scores. View Play
Bottom 8
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Mets, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 2-1, RoB: ---
Gutierrez vs. McMichael
Greg McMichael now pitching.
Gutierrez hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Mets, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-2, RoB: 1--
Biggio vs. McMichael
Biggio hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Mets, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 2-2, RoB: ---
Carr vs. McMichael
Carr strikes out. View Play -
Mets, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 1-0, RoB: ---
Bell vs. McMichael
Bell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Mets, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 2-2, RoB: 1--
Gonzalez vs. McMichael
Gonzalez hits a ball on the ground towards first. Olerud throws to second for one, and Ordonez throws the ball away attempting to make the double play. Gonzalez moves to second. View Play -
Mets, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 2-2, RoB: -2-
Berry vs. McMichael
Berry strikes out. View Play
Top 9
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Mets, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Gilkey vs. Wagner
Bill Spiers now playing third base. Jeff Bagwell now playing first base.
Gilkey strikes out. View Play -
Mets, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 1-2, RoB: ---
Olerud vs. Wagner
Olerud hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Mets, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-2, RoB: 1--
Hundley vs. Wagner
Alex Ochoa pinch runs for John Olerud.
Hundley hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Ochoa moves to second. View Play -
Mets, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 2-2, RoB: 12-
Alfonzo vs. Wagner
The ball gets by Ausmus for a passed ball. Ochoa moves to third. Hundley moves to second. View Play -
Mets, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 3-2, RoB: -23
Alfonzo vs. Wagner
Alfonzo takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Mets, 2 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 1-0, RoB: 123
Everett vs. Wagner
Everett hits a line drive into center field. Carr picks it up and throws it away. That's a base hit and an error on Carr. Ochoa scores. Hundley scores. Alfonzo moves to third. Everett moves to second. View Play -
Mets, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 3-2, RoB: -23
Hardtke vs. Wagner
Hardtke takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Mets, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 2-2, RoB: 123
Ordonez vs. Magnante
Mike Magnante now pitching.
Ordonez hits a fly ball into left field. Gonzalez settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Mets, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Huskey vs. Magnante
Butch Huskey pinch hits for Greg McMichael.
Huskey hits a fly ball into center field. Carr settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Mets, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Bagwell vs. Franco
Butch Huskey now playing first base. John Franco now pitching. Alex Ochoa now playing right field.
Bagwell takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Mets, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 1-0, RoB: 1--
Ausmus vs. Franco
Ausmus bunts towards first. Huskey scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Ausmus for the out. Bagwell moves to second. View Play -
Mets, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 2-2, RoB: -2-
Mouton vs. Franco
James Mouton pinch hits for Mike Magnante.
Mouton strikes out. View Play -
Mets, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 2-1, RoB: -2-
Gutierrez vs. Franco
Gutierrez hits a ball on the ground towards third. Alfonzo fields it, and throws to first. And he throws it away. That's an error on Alfonzo. Bagwell scores. That run is unearned. View Play -
Mets, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-1, RoB: 1--
Biggio vs. Franco
Biggio hits a popup into right field. Ochoa settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 10
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Mets, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 3-1, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Lima
Jose Lima now pitching.
Johnson takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Mets, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 3-1, RoB: 1--
Gilkey vs. Lima
Gilkey takes first base on ball four. Johnson moves to second. View Play -
Mets, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 1-1, RoB: 12-
Ochoa vs. Lima
Ochoa bunts towards third. Spiers fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Johnson moves to third. Gilkey moves to second. View Play -
Mets, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 3-1, RoB: 123
Hundley vs. Cabrera
Jose Cabrera now pitching.
Hundley hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Johnson scores. Gilkey moves to third. Ochoa moves to second. View Play -
Mets, 5 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-1, RoB: 123
Alfonzo vs. Cabrera
Alfonzo hits a ball on the ground into left field, out of the reach of Gonzalez. Alfonzo reaches second base with a double. Gilkey scores. Ochoa scores. Hundley moves to third. View Play -
Mets, 7 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 2-1, RoB: -23
Pratt vs. Cabrera
Todd Pratt pinch hits for John Franco.
Pratt hits a ball on the ground towards short. Gutierrez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Mets, 7 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Hardtke vs. Cabrera
Hardtke hits a fly ball into center field. Carr settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Hundley tags and scores. Alfonzo tags and moves to third. View Play -
Mets, 8 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 2-2, RoB: --3
Ordonez vs. Cabrera
Ordonez strikes out. View Play
Bottom 10
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Mets, 8 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Carr vs. Lidle
Cory Lidle now pitching.
Carr hits a ball on the ground towards first. Huskey scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Carr for the out. View Play -
Mets, 8 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 3-2, RoB: ---
Bell vs. Lidle
Bell takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Mets, 8 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Gonzalez vs. Lidle
That is defensive interference on unknown player with unknown particulars. Bell moves to second. View Play -
Mets, 8 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-1, RoB: -2-
Gonzalez vs. Lidle
Gonzalez hits a ball on the ground towards first. Huskey scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Gonzalez for the out. Bell moves to third. View Play -
Mets, 8 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 3-2, RoB: --3
Spiers vs. Lidle
Spiers hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Bell scores. View Play -
Mets, 8 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bagwell vs. Lidle
Bagwell hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Spiers moves to second. View Play -
Mets, 8 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Ausmus vs. Lidle
Ausmus hits a fly ball into right field. Ochoa settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 8/1/1997 -- New York at Houston (N)
New York AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI
Johnson L, cf 4 1 1 1 Biggio C, 2b 5 1 1 2
Gilkey B, lf 4 1 0 0 Carr C, cf 5 0 1 0
Olerud J, 1b 3 0 1 0 Bell D, rf 4 1 1 0
Ochoa A, pr-rf 1 2 1 0 Gonzalez L, lf 5 1 1 0
Hundley T, c 5 2 3 1 Berry S, 3b 4 0 2 0
Franco M, 3b 3 0 1 0 Spiers B, 3b 1 0 1 1
Alfonzo E, 3b 1 0 1 2 Phillips J, 1b 3 0 0 0
Everett C, rf 4 0 1 2 Bagwell J, 1b 1 1 1 0
Franco J, p 0 0 0 0 Ausmus B, c 2 0 1 0
Pratt T, ph 1 0 0 0 Bogar T, ss 2 0 0 1
Lidle C, p 0 0 0 0 Wagner B, p 0 0 0 0
Hardtke J, 2b 3 2 2 2 Magnante M, p 0 0 0 0
Ordonez R, ss 4 0 0 0 Mouton J, ph 1 0 0 0
Mlicki D, p 2 0 0 0 Lima J, p 0 0 0 0
Lopez L, ph 1 0 0 0 Cabrera J, p 0 0 0 0
McMichael G, p 0 0 0 0 Garcia R, p 2 0 0 0
Huskey B, ph-1b 1 0 0 0 Gutierrez R, ss 2 1 1 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
37 8 11 8 37 5 10 4
New York 010 000 012 4 -- 8
Houston 000 010 021 1 -- 5
New York IP H R ER BB SO
Mlicki D 7.0 5 1 1 2 6
McMichael G 1.0 3 2 2 0 2
Franco J (W) 1.0 0 1 0 1 1
Lidle C 1.0 2 1 1 1 0
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Garcia R 7.2 4 2 2 1 10
Wagner B 0.2 4 2 2 2 1
Magnante M 0.2 0 0 0 0 0
Lima J (L)* 0.0 1 3 3 2 0
Cabrera J 1.0 2 1 1 0 1
* Pitched to 3 batters in 10th
E -- Ordonez R, Carr C, Alfonzo E
DP -- New York 1, Houston 1
LOB -- New York 6, Houston 8
2B -- Berry S, Alfonzo E
HR -- Hardtke J, Biggio C
CS -- Berry S
SH -- Ordonez R, Ausmus B
SF -- Bogar T, Hardtke J
PB -- Ausmus B
T -- 3:28
A -- 33589
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