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Pirates
@ Braves
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
April 9, 1971
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates, played on April 9, 1971 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
Game Summary
Date | April 9, 1971 |
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Visiting Team |
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Home Team |
Atlanta Braves
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Winning Pitcher | — |
Losing Pitcher | — |
Save | — |
Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
Date | April 9, 1971 |
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Day of Week | Fri |
Day / Night | N |
Visiting Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
Home Team | Atlanta Braves |
Visiting Starting Pitcher | Bob Moose |
Home Starting Pitcher | Pat Jarvis |
Ballpark | Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium |
City | Atlanta |
State | GA |
Attendance | 32,734 |
Time of Game | 2 hours 23 minutes |
Umpires | HP: Dick Stello 1B: Andy Olsen 2B: Augie Donatelli 3B: Bill Williams |
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
Name | Position |
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Bill Mazeroski | Second Baseman |
Richie Hebner | Third Baseman |
Roberto Clemente | Right Fielder |
Willie Stargell | Left Fielder |
Al Oliver | Center Fielder |
Bob Robertson | First Baseman |
Manny Sanguillen | Catcher |
Jackie Hernandez | Shortstop |
Bob Moose | Pitcher |
Danny Murtaugh | Manager |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
Name | Position |
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Sonny Jackson | Center Fielder |
Ralph Garr | Left Fielder |
Hank Aaron | Right Fielder |
Orlando Cepeda | First Baseman |
Hal King | Catcher |
Felix Millan | Second Baseman |
Clete Boyer | Third Baseman |
Marty Perez | Shortstop |
Pat Jarvis | Pitcher |
Lum Harris | Manager |
All Plays in Game (back to top)
Pirates
@ Braves
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
April 9, 1971
Top 1
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mazeroski vs. Jarvis
Mazeroski takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hebner vs. Jarvis
Hebner hits a popup towards third. Boyer settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Clemente vs. Jarvis
Clemente hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Jackson. Clemente reaches second base with a double. Mazeroski moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Stargell vs. Jarvis
Stargell takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Oliver vs. Jarvis
Oliver hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Millan fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 1
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Moose
Jackson hits a fly ball into left field. Stargell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garr vs. Moose
Garr hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Moose
Moose fires to first and picks off Garr. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Moose
Aaron hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Robertson vs. Jarvis
Robertson hits a fly ball into center field. Jackson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sanguillen vs. Jarvis
Sanguillen hits a ball on the ground towards first. Cepeda scoops it up and throws to first, with Jarvis covering, for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hernandez vs. Jarvis
Hernandez hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Moose vs. Jarvis
Moose hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Jarvis fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cepeda vs. Moose
Cepeda hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Oliver. Cepeda reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
King vs. Moose
King hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Cepeda moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Millan vs. Moose
Millan hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Moose fields it and throws to first for the out. King moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Boyer vs. Moose
Boyer is walked intentionally. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Perez vs. Moose
Perez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Hernandez fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 3
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mazeroski vs. Jarvis
Mazeroski hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hebner vs. Jarvis
Hebner hits a ball on the ground towards first. Cepeda scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Hebner for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Clemente vs. Jarvis
Clemente hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jarvis vs. Moose
Jarvis hits a ball on the ground towards third. Hebner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Moose
Jackson hits a fly ball into right field. Clemente settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garr vs. Moose
Garr hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Moose
Aaron hits a ball on the ground towards short. Hernandez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Jarvis
Stargell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Oliver vs. Jarvis
Oliver hits a ball on the ground towards first. Cepeda juggles the ball. That's an error on Cepeda. Stargell moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Robertson vs. Jarvis
Robertson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez fields it and throws to second for the out. Stargell moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Sanguillen vs. Jarvis
Sanguillen hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Stargell scores. Robertson moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Hernandez vs. Jarvis
Hernandez strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Moose vs. Jarvis
Moose hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Pirates, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cepeda vs. Moose
Cepeda hits a ball on the ground towards third. Hebner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
King vs. Moose
King hits a fly ball into left field. Stargell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Millan vs. Moose
Millan hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Boyer vs. Moose
There's a wild pitch. Millan moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Boyer vs. Moose
Boyer hits a ball on the ground towards third. Hebner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Pirates, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mazeroski vs. Jarvis
Mazeroski hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hebner vs. Jarvis
Hebner hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Mazeroski moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Clemente vs. Jarvis
Clemente hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Mazeroski scores. Hebner moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Stargell vs. Barber
Steve Barber now pitching.
Stargell hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Barber fields it and throws to second for the out. Hebner moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 2 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Oliver vs. Barber
Oliver hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Hebner scores. Stargell moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Robertson vs. Barber
Robertson hits a popup towards first. Cepeda settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Sanguillen vs. Barber
Sanguillen hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Stargell moves to third. Oliver moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 3 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Hernandez vs. Barber
Hernandez hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Jackson. Hernandez reaches second base with a double. Stargell scores. Oliver scores. Sanguillen moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 5 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Moose vs. Barber
Moose hits a ball on the ground towards first. Cepeda scoops it up and throws to first, with Barber covering, for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Pirates, 5 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perez vs. Moose
Perez 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 -
Pirates, 5 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Staehle vs. Moose
Marv Staehle pinch hits for Steve Barber.
Staehle strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 5 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Jackson vs. Moose
Jackson 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
Top 6
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Pirates, 5 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mazeroski vs. Herbel
Ron Herbel now pitching.
Mazeroski hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 5 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hebner vs. Herbel
Hebner hits a fly ball into left field. Garr settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 5 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Clemente vs. Herbel
Clemente hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 5 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Stargell vs. Herbel
Stargell hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oliver vs. Herbel
Oliver is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Robertson vs. Herbel
There goes Oliver. The throw from King and he is out, Millan applying the tag. View Play
Bottom 6
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Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garr vs. Moose
Garr hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Moose
Aaron hits a popup towards third. Hebner settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cepeda vs. Moose
Cepeda hits a line drive towards short. Hernandez reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
King vs. Moose
King hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Robertson vs. Herbel
Robertson hits a fly ball into center field. Jackson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sanguillen vs. Herbel
Sanguillen hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Millan scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hernandez vs. Herbel
Hernandez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Millan vs. Moose
Millan hits a fly ball into center field. Oliver settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Boyer vs. Moose
Boyer hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Moose fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perez vs. Moose
Perez hits a ball on the ground towards first. Robertson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Perez for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moose vs. Herbel
Moose hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mazeroski vs. Herbel
Mazeroski hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hebner vs. Herbel
Hebner hits a fly ball into center field. Jackson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Clemente vs. Herbel
Clemente hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Williams vs. Moose
Earl Williams pinch hits for Ron Herbel.
Williams hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Jackson vs. Moose
Jackson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Williams moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Garr vs. Moose
Garr hits a ball on the ground towards first. Robertson fields it and throws to second for the out. Williams scores. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Moose
Aaron hits a ball on the ground towards short. Hernandez fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cepeda vs. Moose
Cepeda hits a popup towards third. Hebner settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Pirates, 7 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Kelley
Dusty Baker now playing right field. Tom Kelley now pitching.
Stargell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Oliver vs. Kelley
Oliver takes first base on ball four. Stargell moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 7 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Robertson vs. Kelley
Robertson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Stargell scores. Oliver moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 8 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Sanguillen vs. Kelley
Sanguillen hits a fly ball into right field. Baker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Oliver moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 8 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Hernandez vs. Kelley
Hernandez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez scoops it up, steps on second, and throws to first for the double play. View Play
Bottom 9
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Pirates, 8 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
King vs. Moose
King hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 8 - Braves, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Millan vs. Moose
Millan hits a popup towards the mound. Moose settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 8 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Boyer vs. Moose
Boyer hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. King moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 8 - Braves, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Perez vs. Moose
Perez hits a fly ball into left field. Stargell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 8 - Braves, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Baker vs. Moose
Baker hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Oliver. Baker reaches second base with a double. King scores. Boyer moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 8 - Braves, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Jackson vs. Giusti
Dave Giusti now pitching.
Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Giusti fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
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Box Score (back to top)
Game of 4/9/1971 -- Pittsburgh at Atlanta (N) Pittsburgh AB R H RBI Atlanta AB R H RBI Mazeroski B, 2b 4 1 2 0 Jackson S, cf 5 0 1 0 Hebner R, 3b 5 1 1 0 Garr R, lf 4 0 3 1 Clemente R, rf 5 1 3 1 Aaron H, rf 4 0 0 0 Stargell W, lf 4 4 3 2 Kelley T, p 0 0 0 0 Oliver A, cf 3 1 1 1 Cepeda O, 1b 4 0 1 0 Robertson B, 1b 5 0 1 1 King H, c 4 1 2 0 Sanguillen M, c 5 0 2 1 Millan F, 2b 4 0 1 0 Hernandez J, ss 5 0 2 2 Boyer C, 3b 3 0 1 0 Moose B, p 4 0 0 0 Perez M, ss 4 0 0 0 Giusti D, p 0 0 0 0 Jarvis P, p 1 0 0 0 Barber S, p 0 0 0 0 Staehle M, ph 1 0 0 0 Herbel R, p 0 0 0 0 Williams E, ph 1 1 1 0 Baker D, rf 1 0 1 1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 40 8 15 8 36 2 11 2 Pittsburgh 000 142 001 -- 8 Atlanta 000 000 011 -- 2 Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO Moose B (W) 8.2 11 2 2 1 1 Giusti D (S) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO Jarvis P (L)* 4.0 7 4 3 2 1 Barber S 1.0 3 1 1 0 0 Herbel R 3.0 3 2 2 0 0 Kelley T 1.0 2 1 1 1 0 * Pitched to 3 batters in 5th E -- Cepeda O DP -- Pittsburgh 1, Atlanta 2 LOB -- Pittsburgh 9, Atlanta 8 2B -- Clemente R, Cepeda O, Hernandez J, Baker D HR -- Stargell W CS -- Oliver A HBP -- by Herbel R (Oliver A) WP -- Moose B T -- 2:23 A -- 32734
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