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Astros
@ Pirates
Forbes Field
May 30, 1969
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Houston Astros, played on May 30, 1969 at Forbes Field.
Game Summary
| Date | May 30, 1969 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Houston Astros
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| Home Team |
Pittsburgh Pirates
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 30, 1969 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Fri |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Houston Astros |
| Home Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Tom Griffin |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Bob Moose |
| Ballpark | Forbes Field |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | PA |
| Attendance | 18,381 |
| Time of Game | 3 hours 10 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Augie Donatelli 1B: Mel Steiner 2B: Bob Engel 3B: Dick Stello |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Curt Blefary | First Baseman |
| Joe Morgan | Second Baseman |
| Jim Wynn | Center Fielder |
| Norm Miller | Right Fielder |
| Denis Menke | Shortstop |
| Doug Rader | Third Baseman |
| Jesus Alou | Left Fielder |
| Johnny Edwards | Catcher |
| Tom Griffin | Pitcher |
| Harry Walker | Manager |
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Matty Alou | Center Fielder |
| Gene Alley | Shortstop |
| Richie Hebner | Third Baseman |
| Willie Stargell | Left Fielder |
| Al Oliver | First Baseman |
| Carl Taylor | Right Fielder |
| Bill Mazeroski | Second Baseman |
| Jerry May | Catcher |
| Bob Moose | Pitcher |
| Larry Shepard | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Astros
@ Pirates
Forbes Field
May 30, 1969
Top 1
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Blefary vs. Moose
Blefary hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Morgan vs. Moose
Morgan takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynn vs. Moose
Morgan is thrown out, attempting to steal, by unknown player in unknown way. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Moose
Wynn takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Miller vs. Moose
Miller hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Wynn moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Menke vs. Moose
Menke hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Alou. Menke reaches second base with a double. Wynn scores. Miller goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Rader vs. Moose
Rader strikes out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Griffin
Alou hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Alley vs. Griffin
Alley hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Alou moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Hebner vs. Griffin
Hebner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Alou scores. Alley moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Stargell vs. Griffin
Stargell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Alley scores. Hebner moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Oliver vs. Griffin
Oliver hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Hebner scores. Stargell moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Taylor vs. Griffin
Taylor strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Mazeroski vs. Griffin
Mazeroski hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Stargell scores. Oliver moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
May vs. Griffin
May strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Moose vs. Griffin
Moose hits a popup towards first. Blefary settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Astros, 2 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Moose
Alou hits a fly ball into right field. Taylor settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Edwards vs. Moose
Edwards strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Griffin vs. Moose
Griffin hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is bouncing around. Alou is chasing the ball. Griffin rounds third and comes all way home with an inside-the-park home run. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Blefary vs. Moose
Blefary is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Morgan vs. Moose
Morgan hits a ball on the ground towards short. Alley misplays the ball. That's an error on Alley. Blefary moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Wynn vs. Moose
Wynn hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Bottom 2
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Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Griffin
Alou hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Alley vs. Griffin
Alley hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hebner vs. Griffin
Hebner strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Stargell vs. Griffin
Stargell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Alley moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Oliver vs. Griffin
Oliver strikes out. View Play
Top 3
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Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Moose
Miller hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Alou. Miller reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 3 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Menke vs. Moose
Menke hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Miller scores. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rader vs. Dal Canton
Bruce Dal Canton now pitching.
Rader hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Alou vs. Dal Canton
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Rader moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 4 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Edwards vs. Dal Canton
Edwards hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Alou who is chasing the ball. Edwards reaches third base with a triple. Rader scores. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Griffin vs. Dal Canton
Griffin strikes out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Astros, 5 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Taylor vs. Griffin
Taylor hits a fly ball into center field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mazeroski vs. Griffin
Mazeroski hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
May vs. Griffin
May hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wynn. May reaches second base with a double. Mazeroski moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Dal Canton vs. Griffin
Dal Canton takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Alou vs. Blasingame
Wade Blasingame now pitching.
Alou hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Alley vs. Blasingame
Alley hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morgan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Astros, 5 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Blefary vs. Dal Canton
Blefary strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 5 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Morgan vs. Dal Canton
Morgan hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Dal Canton
Wynn hits a fly ball into left field. Stargell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Dal Canton
Miller hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Menke vs. Dal Canton
Menke strikes out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Astros, 6 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hebner vs. Blasingame
Hebner hits a ball on the ground towards first. Blefary scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Hebner for the out. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Blasingame
Stargell takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Oliver vs. Blasingame
Oliver hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Stargell moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Taylor vs. Blasingame
Taylor hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Miller throws the ball in to Menke who tags Taylor trying to catch an extra base, for the out. Stargell scores. Oliver moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Mazeroski vs. Billingham
Jack Billingham now pitching.
Mazeroski strikes out. View Play
Top 5
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Astros, 6 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Dal Canton
Rader hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Dal Canton
Alou hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Edwards vs. Dal Canton
Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 5
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Astros, 6 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
May vs. Billingham
May strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dal Canton vs. Billingham
Dal Canton hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wynn who is chasing the ball. Dal Canton reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Alou vs. Billingham
Alou hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Dal Canton scores. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Alley vs. Billingham
Alley hits a fly ball towards center. Wynn catches it and throws to first to double up Alou. View Play
Top 6
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Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Billingham vs. Dal Canton
Billingham takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Blefary vs. Dal Canton
Blefary hits a fly ball into left field. Stargell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Morgan vs. Dal Canton
Morgan takes first base on ball four. Billingham moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Wynn vs. Hartenstein
Chuck Hartenstein now pitching.
Wynn hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Miller vs. Hartenstein
Miller hits a fly ball into left field. Stargell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hebner vs. Billingham
Hebner hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Edwards settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Billingham
Stargell hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morgan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oliver vs. Billingham
Oliver strikes out. View Play
Top 7
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Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Menke vs. Hartenstein
Menke hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rader vs. Hartenstein
Rader strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Alou vs. Hartenstein
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards short. Alley scoops it up, steps on second, and throws to first for the double play. View Play
Bottom 7
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Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Taylor vs. Billingham
Taylor strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mazeroski vs. Billingham
Mazeroski hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
May vs. Billingham
Mazeroski is thrown out, attempting to steal, by unknown player in unknown way. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
May vs. Billingham
May strikes out. View Play
Top 8
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Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Edwards vs. Hartenstein
Ron Davis now playing right field.
Edwards hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Billingham vs. Hartenstein
Billingham hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Blefary vs. Hartenstein
Blefary hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Morgan vs. Hartenstein
Morgan hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Blefary moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Wynn vs. Hartenstein
Wynn strikes out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hartenstein vs. Billingham
Hartenstein strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Billingham
Alou hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alley vs. Billingham
Alley strikes out. View Play
Top 9
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Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Hartenstein
Miller hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Menke vs. Hartenstein
Menke hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rader vs. Hartenstein
Rader hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Davis. Rader reaches second base with a double. Menke moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Geiger vs. Hartenstein
Gary Geiger pinch hits for Jesus Alou.
Geiger is walked intentionally. View Play -
Astros, 6 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Edwards vs. Hartenstein
Edwards hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Menke scores. Rader scores. Geiger moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 8 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Gotay vs. Hartenstein
Julio Gotay pinch hits for Jack Billingham.
Gotay hits a ball on the ground towards short. Alley fields it and throws to second for the out. Geiger scores. View Play -
Astros, 9 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Blefary vs. Marone
Lou Marone now pitching.
Blefary hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
Bottom 9
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Astros, 9 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hebner vs. Gladding
Gary Geiger now playing left field. Fred Gladding now pitching.
Hebner hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Astros, 9 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Gladding
Stargell hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play -
Astros, 9 - Pirates, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oliver vs. Gladding
Oliver hits a ball on the ground for an out with unknown description. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/30/1969, game 2 -- Houston at Pittsburgh (D)
Houston AB R H RBI Pittsburgh AB R H RBI
Blefary C, 1b 5 0 1 0 Alou M, cf 5 1 3 1
Morgan J, 2b 3 1 2 1 Alley G, ss 5 1 1 0
Wynn J, cf 4 1 0 0 Hebner R, 3b 5 1 1 1
Miller N, rf 5 2 3 0 Stargell W, lf 4 2 2 1
Menke D, ss 5 1 4 3 Oliver A, 1b 5 0 2 1
Rader D, 3b 5 2 1 0 Taylor C, rf 4 0 1 1
Alou J, lf 4 0 1 0 Davis R, rf 0 0 0 0
Geiger G, ph-lf 0 1 0 0 Mazeroski B, 2b 4 0 3 1
Edwards J, c 5 0 2 3 May J, c 4 0 1 0
Griffin T, p 2 1 1 1 Moose B, p 1 0 0 0
Blasingame W, p 0 0 0 0 Dal Canton B, p 1 1 1 0
Billingham J, p 1 0 0 0 Hartenstein C, p 1 0 0 0
Gotay J, ph 1 0 0 1 Marone L, p 0 0 0 0
Gladding F, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
40 9 15 9 39 6 15 6
Houston 212 100 003 -- 9
Pittsburgh 400 110 000 -- 6
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Griffin T 2.1 10 4 4 1 4
Blasingame W 1.1 2 1 1 1 0
Billingham J (W) 4.1 3 1 1 0 7
Gladding F (S) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0
Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO
Moose B* 2.0 5 5 5 2 2
Dal Canton B 3.1 4 1 1 2 3
Hartenstein C (L) 3.1 6 3 3 1 2
Marone L 0.1 0 0 0 0 0
* Pitched to 2 batters in 3rd
E -- Alley G
DP -- Houston 1, Pittsburgh 2
LOB -- Houston 10, Pittsburgh 8
2B -- Menke D, Miller N, May J, Rader D
3B -- Edwards J, Dal Canton B
HR -- Griffin T, Morgan J
CS -- Morgan J, Mazeroski B
HBP -- by Moose B (Blefary C)
T -- 3:10
A -- 18381
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