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Braves
@ Astros
Astrodome
May 21, 1978
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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 21, 1978 at Astrodome.
Game Summary
| Date | May 21, 1978 |
|---|---|
| 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 21, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Sun |
| Day / Night | D |
| Visiting Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Home Team | Houston Astros |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Phil Niekro |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Mark Lemongello |
| Ballpark | Astrodome |
| City | Houston |
| State | TX |
| Attendance | 11,715 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 17 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Jerry Crawford 1B: Doug Harvey 2B: Andy Olsen 3B: Jim Quick |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Jerry Royster | Second Baseman |
| Brian Asselstine | Center Fielder |
| Gary Matthews | Right Fielder |
| Jeff Burroughs | Left Fielder |
| Biff Pocoroba | Catcher |
| Dale Murphy | First Baseman |
| Darrel Chaney | Shortstop |
| Rod Gilbreath | Third Baseman |
| Phil Niekro | Pitcher |
| Bobby Cox | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Terry Puhl | Center Fielder |
| Enos Cabell | Third Baseman |
| Jose Cruz | Right Fielder |
| Bob Watson | First Baseman |
| Denny Walling | Left Fielder |
| Art Howe | Second Baseman |
| Joe Ferguson | Catcher |
| Roger Metzger | Shortstop |
| Mark Lemongello | Pitcher |
| Bill Virdon | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Astros
Astrodome
May 21, 1978
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Royster vs. Lemongello
Royster hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Asselstine vs. Lemongello
Asselstine hits a fly ball into center field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. Lemongello
Matthews hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Burroughs vs. Lemongello
Burroughs hits a fly ball into center field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Puhl vs. Niekro
Puhl hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Asselstine. Puhl reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cabell vs. Niekro
Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Chaney scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Puhl moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Cruz vs. Niekro
Cruz strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Watson vs. Niekro
Watson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gilbreath fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pocoroba vs. Lemongello
Pocoroba hits a fly ball into center field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Lemongello
Murphy hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Chaney vs. Lemongello
Chaney hits a fly ball into left field. Walling settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Gilbreath vs. Lemongello
Gilbreath hits a fly ball into center field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walling vs. Niekro
Walling hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Howe vs. Niekro
There goes Walling. The throw from Pocoroba and he is safe. Walling steals second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Howe vs. Niekro
Howe hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Asselstine. Howe reaches second base with a double. Walling scores. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Ferguson vs. Niekro
Ferguson strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Metzger vs. Niekro
Metzger takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Lemongello vs. Niekro
Lemongello hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Royster catches it and throws to second with Chaney covering, to double up Howe. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Niekro vs. Lemongello
Niekro hits a ball on the ground towards third. Cabell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Royster vs. Lemongello
Royster hits a popup in front of the plate. Ferguson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Asselstine vs. Lemongello
Asselstine takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Matthews vs. Lemongello
Matthews is hit by the pitch. Asselstine moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Burroughs vs. Lemongello
Burroughs strikes out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Puhl vs. Niekro
Puhl hits a fly ball into center field. Asselstine settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Niekro
Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gilbreath fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Niekro
Cruz strikes out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pocoroba vs. Lemongello
Pocoroba strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Lemongello
Murphy hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Chaney vs. Lemongello
Chaney hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Murphy moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Gilbreath vs. Lemongello
Gilbreath takes first base on ball four. Chaney moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Niekro vs. Lemongello
Niekro hits a fly ball into left field. Walling settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Murphy tags and scores. Chaney tags and moves to third. Gilbreath tags and moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 2 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Royster vs. Lemongello
Royster hits a line drive to center field. That will be extra bases. Puhl chases after the ball, picks it up, and throws towards Howe. Howe fumbles the ball. That's a triple and an error on Howe. Chaney scores. Gilbreath scores. Royster moves all the way to home. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Asselstine vs. Lemongello
Asselstine hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Puhl who is chasing the ball. Asselstine reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Matthews vs. Zamora
Oscar Zamora now pitching.
Matthews takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Burroughs vs. Zamora
Burroughs hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Howe settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Niekro
Watson hits a fly ball into left field. Burroughs settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walling vs. Niekro
Walling hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Royster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howe vs. Niekro
Howe hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ferguson vs. Niekro
Ferguson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Howe moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Metzger vs. Niekro
Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Niekro fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pocoroba vs. Zamora
Pocoroba hits a fly ball into center field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Zamora
Murphy hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger misplays the ball. That's an error on Metzger. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Chaney vs. Zamora
Chaney hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Gilbreath vs. Zamora
Gilbreath strikes out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sexton vs. Niekro
Jimmy Sexton pinch hits for Oscar Zamora.
Sexton hits a ball on the ground towards third. Gilbreath fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Puhl vs. Niekro
Puhl hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cabell vs. Niekro
Cabell strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. Niekro
Cruz hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Puhl moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Watson vs. Niekro
Watson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. There goes Puhl trying to get to home. Royster throws to Pocoroba who tags Puhl for the out. Cruz moves to second. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Niekro vs. Niekro
Joe Niekro now pitching.
Niekro hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Puhl. Niekro reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Royster vs. Niekro
Royster takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Asselstine vs. Niekro
Asselstine hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Niekro moves to third. Royster moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 5 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Matthews vs. Niekro
Matthews hits a fly ball into center field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Niekro tags and scores. Royster tags and moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Burroughs vs. Niekro
Burroughs hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walling vs. Niekro
Rowland Office now playing center field. Brian Asselstine now playing right field.
Walling hits a popup towards first. Murphy settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howe vs. Niekro
Howe strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ferguson vs. Niekro
Ferguson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Metzger vs. Niekro
Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Royster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pocoroba vs. Niekro
Pocoroba hits a fly ball into right field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Niekro
Murphy hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chaney vs. Niekro
Chaney hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Niekro
Jesus Alou pinch hits for Joe Niekro.
Alou hits a popup towards short. Chaney settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Puhl vs. Niekro
Puhl hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Royster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Niekro
Cabell hits a popup towards short. Chaney settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gilbreath vs. Forsch
Ken Forsch now pitching.
Gilbreath strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Niekro vs. Forsch
Niekro hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Howe scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Royster vs. Forsch
Royster hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Niekro
Cruz hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Watson vs. Niekro
Watson hits a fly ball into right field. Asselstine settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Walling vs. Niekro
Walling hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Cruz moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Howe vs. Niekro
Howe hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Office. Howe reaches second base with a double. Cruz scores. Walling moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Ferguson vs. Devine
Adrian Devine now pitching.
Ferguson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Walling scores. Howe scores. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Metzger vs. Devine
Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Royster scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Ferguson moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Herrmann vs. Devine
Ed Herrmann pinch hits for Ken Forsch.
Herrmann hits a ball on the ground towards first. Murphy scoops it up and throws to first, with Devine covering, for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 6 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Asselstine vs. Sambito
Joe Sambito now pitching.
Asselstine hits a ball on the ground between the mound and first base. Sambito scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Asselstine for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Office vs. Sambito
Office strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Burroughs vs. Sambito
Burroughs strikes out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Braves, 6 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Puhl vs. Devine
Barry Bonnell now playing left field.
Puhl hits a fly ball into left field. Bonnell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Devine
Cabell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 6 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. Devine
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Royster fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/21/1978 -- Atlanta at Houston (D)
Atlanta AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI
Royster J, 2b 4 1 1 2 Puhl T, cf 5 0 2 0
Asselstine B, cf-rf 4 0 2 0 Cabell E, 3b 5 0 1 0
Matthews G, rf 1 1 1 2 Cruz J, rf 5 1 2 0
Office R, cf 1 0 0 0 Watson B, 1b 4 0 1 0
Burroughs J, lf 5 0 0 0 Walling D, lf 4 2 2 0
Bonnell B, lf 0 0 0 0 Howe A, 2b 4 1 3 2
Pocoroba B, c 4 0 0 0 Ferguson J, c 4 0 3 2
Murphy D, 1b 4 1 2 0 Metzger R, ss 3 0 0 0
Chaney D, ss 4 1 1 0 Lemongello M, p 1 0 0 0
Gilbreath R, 3b 3 1 0 0 Zamora O, p 0 0 0 0
Niekro P, p 3 1 1 1 Sexton J, ph 1 0 0 0
Devine A, p 0 0 0 0 Niekro J, p 0 0 0 0
Alou J, ph 1 0 0 0
Forsch K, p 0 0 0 0
Herrmann E, ph 1 0 0 0
Sambito J, p 0 0 0 0
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33 6 8 5 38 4 14 4
Atlanta 100 401 000 -- 6
Houston 010 000 030 -- 4
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Niekro P (W) 7.1 12 4 4 1 5
Devine A (S) 1.2 2 0 0 0 0
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Lemongello M (L) 3.2 6 5 5 2 2
Zamora O 1.1 0 0 0 1 1
Niekro J 2.0 2 1 1 1 0
Forsch K 1.0 0 0 0 0 1
Sambito J 1.0 0 0 0 0 2
E -- Howe A, Metzger R
DP -- Atlanta 2, Houston 1
LOB -- Atlanta 7, Houston 8
2B -- Puhl T, Howe A 2, Niekro P
3B -- Royster J, Asselstine B
HR -- Matthews G
SB -- Walling D
SF -- Niekro P, Matthews G
HBP -- by Lemongello M (Matthews G)
T -- 2:17
A -- 11715
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