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Braves
@ Astros
Astrodome
May 17, 1972
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves, played on May 17, 1972 at Astrodome.
Game Summary
| Date | May 17, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Atlanta Braves
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| Home Team |
Houston Astros
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 17, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Wed |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Home Team | Houston Astros |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Ron Reed |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Larry Dierker |
| Ballpark | Astrodome |
| City | Houston |
| State | TX |
| Attendance | 15,823 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 26 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Ed Sudol 1B: John Kibler 2B: Nick Colosi 3B: Satch Davidson |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Felix Millan | Second Baseman |
| Ralph Garr | Left Fielder |
| Hank Aaron | Right Fielder |
| Orlando Cepeda | First Baseman |
| Dusty Baker | Center Fielder |
| Earl Williams | Catcher |
| Darrell Evans | Third Baseman |
| Marty Perez | Shortstop |
| Ron Reed | Pitcher |
| Lum Harris | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Roger Metzger | Shortstop |
| Cesar Cedeno | Center Fielder |
| Jim Wynn | Right Fielder |
| Lee May | First Baseman |
| Bob Watson | Left Fielder |
| Johnny Edwards | Catcher |
| Doug Rader | Third Baseman |
| Bobby Fenwick | Second Baseman |
| Larry Dierker | Pitcher |
| Harry Walker | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Astros
Astrodome
May 17, 1972
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Millan vs. Dierker
Millan hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garr vs. Dierker
Garr hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Dierker
There goes Garr. The throw from Edwards and he is safe. Garr steals second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Aaron vs. Dierker
Aaron strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cepeda vs. Dierker
Cepeda takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Baker vs. Dierker
Baker strikes out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Metzger vs. Reed
Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Reed fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Reed
Cedeno hits a fly ball into center field. Baker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Reed
Wynn takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
May vs. Reed
There goes Wynn. The throw from Williams and he is safe. Wynn steals second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
May vs. Reed
May is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Williams vs. Dierker
Williams hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Evans vs. Dierker
Evans hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Fenwick scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perez vs. Dierker
Perez hits a fly ball into right field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Reed
Watson hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Edwards vs. Reed
Edwards hits a fly ball into left field. Garr settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Reed
Rader hits a line drive towards third. Evans reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reed vs. Dierker
Reed is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Millan vs. Dierker
Millan hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garr vs. Dierker
Garr hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Aaron vs. Dierker
There goes Garr. The throw from Edwards and he is safe. Garr steals second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Aaron vs. Dierker
Aaron hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Dierker fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fenwick vs. Reed
Fenwick 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: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Dierker vs. Reed
Dierker hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Metzger vs. Reed
Metzger hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Dierker moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cedeno vs. Reed
There's a wild pitch. Dierker moves to third. Metzger moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Cedeno vs. Reed
Cedeno 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: -23
Wynn vs. Reed
Wynn hits a fly ball into left field. Garr settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cepeda vs. Dierker
Cepeda 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: ---
Baker vs. Dierker
Baker hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Williams vs. Dierker
Williams hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
May vs. Reed
May takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Watson vs. Reed
Watson takes first base on ball four. May moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Edwards vs. Reed
Edwards hits a fly ball into right field. Aaron settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Rader vs. Reed
Rader hits a ball on the ground between the mound and first base. Reed scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Rader for the out. May moves to third. Watson moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Fenwick vs. Reed
Fenwick is walked intentionally. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Dierker vs. Reed
There's a wild pitch. May scores. Watson moves to third. Fenwick moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Dierker vs. Reed
Dierker hits a ball on the ground towards first. Cepeda scoops it up and throws to first, with Reed covering, for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Evans vs. Dierker
Evans hits a popup towards short. Metzger settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perez vs. Dierker
Perez hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reed vs. Dierker
Reed hits a fly ball into right field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Metzger vs. Reed
Metzger 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 -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Reed
Cedeno hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynn vs. Reed
There goes Cedeno. The throw from Williams and he is safe. Cedeno steals second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Wynn vs. Reed
Wynn strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Stewart vs. Reed
Jimmy Stewart pinch hits for Lee May.
Stewart hits a ball on the ground towards first. Cepeda scoops it up and throws to first, with Reed covering, for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Millan vs. Dierker
Jimmy Stewart now playing first base.
Millan hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garr vs. Dierker
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, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Aaron vs. Dierker
Aaron hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Reed
Watson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Baker. Watson reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Edwards vs. Reed
Edwards takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Rader vs. Reed
Rader hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Watson moves to third. Edwards moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Fenwick vs. Reed
Fenwick hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Millan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Dierker vs. Reed
Dierker is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Metzger vs. Reed
Metzger is hit by the pitch. Watson scores. Edwards moves to third. Rader moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Cedeno vs. Reed
Cedeno 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
Top 7
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cepeda vs. Dierker
Cepeda hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Baker vs. Dierker
Baker strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Williams vs. Dierker
Williams hits a ball on the ground towards first. Stewart scoops it up and throws to first, with Dierker covering, for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Reed
Wynn is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stewart vs. Reed
Stewart hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Baker who is chasing the ball. Stewart reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Watson vs. Reed
Watson strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Edwards vs. Reed
Edwards hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Stewart scores. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Rader vs. Reed
Rader hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Baker. Rader reaches second base with a double. Edwards goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Fenwick vs. Reed
Fenwick hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Baker. Fenwick reaches second base with a double. Rader scores. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Dierker vs. Reed
Dierker hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez misplays the ball. That's an error on Perez. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Metzger vs. Stone
George Stone now pitching.
Metzger hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Fenwick scores. Dierker moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cedeno vs. Stone
Cedeno hits a ball on the ground towards third. Evans fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Evans vs. Dierker
Evans hits a ball on the ground towards first. Stewart scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Evans for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Perez vs. Dierker
Perez hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Lum vs. Dierker
Mike Lum pinch hits for George Stone.
Lum hits a fly ball into right field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Neibauer
Gary Neibauer now pitching.
Wynn hits a popup towards first. Cepeda settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stewart vs. Neibauer
Stewart hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Watson vs. Neibauer
Watson takes first base on ball four. Stewart moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Edwards vs. Neibauer
Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards short. Perez scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Stewart moves to third. Watson moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Rader vs. Neibauer
Rader hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A three run home run. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 9
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Fenwick vs. Neibauer
Fenwick hits a line drive towards short. Perez reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 9
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Millan vs. Dierker
Millan hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Fenwick scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 9
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garr vs. Dierker
Garr hits a line drive into center field. Cedeno picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Cedeno. Garr moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 9
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Aaron vs. Dierker
Aaron hits a popup towards short. Metzger settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 9
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cepeda vs. Dierker
Cepeda hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno 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 5/17/1972 -- Atlanta at Houston (N)
Atlanta AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI
Millan F, 2b 4 0 0 0 Metzger R, ss 4 0 2 2
Garr R, lf 4 0 3 0 Cedeno C, cf 5 0 1 0
Aaron H, rf 4 0 0 0 Wynn J, rf 4 0 0 0
Cepeda O, 1b 3 0 0 0 May L, 1b 1 1 0 0
Baker D, cf 3 0 1 0 Stewart J, ph-1b 3 2 2 0
Williams E, c 3 0 0 0 Watson B, lf 3 2 1 0
Evans D, 3b 3 0 0 0 Edwards J, c 4 1 1 1
Perez M, ss 3 0 0 0 Rader D, 3b 5 2 3 4
Reed R, p 2 0 0 0 Fenwick B, 2b 4 1 1 1
Stone G, p 0 0 0 0 Dierker L, p 4 0 1 0
Lum M, ph 1 0 0 0
Neibauer G, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
30 0 4 0 37 9 12 8
Atlanta 000 000 000 -- 0
Houston 000 101 43x -- 9
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Reed R (L) 6.2 9 6 5 5 5
Stone G 0.1 1 0 0 0 0
Neibauer G 1.0 2 3 3 1 0
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Dierker L (W) 9.0 4 0 0 1 4
E -- Perez M, Cedeno C
DP -- Houston 1
LOB -- Atlanta 4, Houston 11
2B -- Watson B, Rader D, Fenwick B
3B -- Stewart J
HR -- Rader D
SB -- Garr R 2, Wynn J, Cedeno C
HBP -- by Reed R (Metzger R)
WP -- Reed R 2
T -- 2:26
A -- 15823
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