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Cardinals
@ Astros
Astrodome
April 6, 1982
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Houston Astros and the St. Louis Cardinals, played on April 6, 1982 at Astrodome.
Game Summary
Date | April 6, 1982 |
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Visiting Team |
St. Louis Cardinals
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Home Team |
Houston Astros
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Winning Pitcher | — |
Losing Pitcher | — |
Save | — |
Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
Date | April 6, 1982 |
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Day of Week | Tue |
Day / Night | N |
Visiting Team | St. Louis Cardinals |
Home Team | Houston Astros |
Visiting Starting Pitcher | Bob Forsch |
Home Starting Pitcher | Nolan Ryan |
Ballpark | Astrodome |
City | Houston |
State | TX |
Attendance | 33,521 |
Time of Game | 2 hours 48 minutes |
Umpires | HP: Lee Weyer 1B: Harry Wendelstedt 2B: Ed Montague 3B: Randy Marsh |
St. Louis Cardinals Lineup
Name | Position |
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Lonnie Smith | Center Fielder |
Tom Herr | Second Baseman |
Keith Hernandez | First Baseman |
Darrell Porter | Catcher |
George Hendrick | Right Fielder |
Dane Iorg | Left Fielder |
Steve Braun | Third Baseman |
Ozzie Smith | Shortstop |
Bob Forsch | Pitcher |
Whitey Herzog | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
Name | Position |
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Terry Puhl | Right Fielder |
Tony Scott | Center Fielder |
Phil Garner | Second Baseman |
Jose Cruz | Left Fielder |
Alan Ashby | Catcher |
Ray Knight | Third Baseman |
Art Howe | First Baseman |
Craig Reynolds | Shortstop |
Nolan Ryan | Pitcher |
Bill Virdon | Manager |
All Plays in Game (back to top)
Cardinals
@ Astros
Astrodome
April 6, 1982
Top 1
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Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Ryan
Smith is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Herr vs. Ryan
There goes Smith. The throw from Ashby and he throws it away. That's a stolen base and an error. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Herr vs. Ryan
Herr strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Hernandez vs. Ryan
Hernandez takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Porter vs. Ryan
Porter hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A three run home run. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hendrick vs. Ryan
Hendrick hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Iorg vs. Ryan
Iorg hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Puhl. Iorg reaches second base with a double. Hendrick moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 3 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Braun vs. Ryan
Braun hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Hendrick scores. Iorg moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 4 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Smith vs. Ryan
Smith hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds fields it and throws to second for the out. Iorg scores. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Forsch vs. Ryan
There goes Smith. The throw from Ashby and he is safe. Smith steals second. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Forsch vs. Ryan
Forsch is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 1
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Cardinals, 5 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Puhl vs. Forsch
Puhl hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herr scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Scott vs. Forsch
Scott hits a ball on the ground towards first. Hernandez scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Scott for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Forsch
Garner hits a ball on the ground towards first. Hernandez scoops it up and throws to first, with Forsch covering, for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Cardinals, 5 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Ryan
Smith hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Garner fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Herr vs. Ryan
There goes Smith. The throw from Ashby and he is safe. Smith steals second. View Play -
Cardinals, 5 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Herr vs. Ryan
Herr hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Cruz. Herr reaches second base with a double. Smith scores. View Play -
Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hernandez vs. Ryan
Hernandez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Garner scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Herr moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Porter vs. Ryan
Porter strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Hendrick vs. Ryan
Hendrick takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Iorg vs. Ryan
Iorg strikes out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Forsch
Cruz hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ashby vs. Forsch
Ashby hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Cruz moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Knight vs. Forsch
Knight hits a line drive into center field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Cruz moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Howe vs. Forsch
Howe hits a fly ball into center field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Cruz tags and scores. View Play -
Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Reynolds vs. Forsch
Reynolds hits a fly ball into center field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Braun vs. Ryan
Braun hits a popup towards third. Knight settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Ryan
Smith hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Forsch vs. Ryan
Forsch hits a ball on the ground towards first. Howe fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Smith vs. Ryan
Smith hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Forsch moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Herr vs. Ryan
Herr strikes out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Heep vs. Forsch
Danny Heep pinch hits for Nolan Ryan.
Heep hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Puhl vs. Forsch
Puhl hits a fly ball into center field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Scott vs. Forsch
Scott hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smith scoops it up, steps on second, and throws to first for the double play. View Play
Top 4
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Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hernandez vs. Pladson
Gordie Pladson now pitching.
Hernandez takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Porter vs. Pladson
Porter hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Cruz. Porter reaches second base with a double. Hernandez moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 6 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Hendrick vs. Pladson
Hendrick hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Hernandez scores. Porter moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 7 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Iorg vs. Pladson
Iorg hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Cruz. Iorg reaches second base with a double. Porter scores. Hendrick goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Cardinals, 9 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Braun vs. Pladson
David Green pinch runs for Dane Iorg.
Braun hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Garner scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Green moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 9 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Smith vs. Pladson
Smith hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Green scores. View Play -
Cardinals, 10 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Forsch vs. Pladson
Forsch hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Smith moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 10 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Smith vs. LaCoss
Mike LaCoss now pitching.
Smith hits a ball on the ground towards short. Reynolds fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 4
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Cardinals, 10 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Forsch
David Green now playing center field. Lonnie Smith now playing left field.
Garner strikes out. Porter drops the ball, but quickly picks it up and throws Garner out. View Play -
Cardinals, 10 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Forsch
Cruz hits a fly ball into right field. Hendrick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 10 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashby vs. Forsch
Ashby takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 10 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Knight vs. Forsch
There's a wild pitch. Ashby moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 10 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Knight vs. Forsch
Knight hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Ashby moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 10 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Howe vs. Forsch
Howe hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smith fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Cardinals, 10 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Herr vs. LaCoss
Herr hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Cruz. Herr reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Cardinals, 10 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hernandez vs. LaCoss
Hernandez hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Cruz. Hernandez reaches second base with a double. Herr scores. View Play -
Cardinals, 11 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Porter vs. LaCoss
Porter hits a fly ball into right field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 11 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hendrick vs. LaCoss
Hendrick hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Garner scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Hernandez moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 11 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Green vs. LaCoss
Green hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Hernandez scores. View Play -
Cardinals, 12 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Braun vs. LaCoss
Braun takes first base on ball four. Green moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 12 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Smith vs. LaCoss
Smith hits a ball on the ground towards first. Howe scoops it up and throws to first, with LaCoss covering, for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Cardinals, 12 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Forsch
Reynolds takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 12 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ivie vs. Forsch
Mike Ivie pinch hits for Mike LaCoss.
Ivie hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Reynolds moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 12 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Puhl vs. Forsch
Puhl hits a fly ball into center field. Green settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 12 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Scott vs. Forsch
Scott hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herr fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 6
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Cardinals, 12 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Forsch vs. Smith
Dave Smith now pitching.
Forsch hits a fly ball towards left. Cruz settles under the ball, and drops it. That's an error on Cruz. Forsch moves to second. View Play -
Cardinals, 12 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Smith vs. Smith
Smith takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 12 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Herr vs. Smith
Herr hits a fly ball into center field. Scott settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Forsch moves to third. View Play -
Cardinals, 12 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Hernandez vs. Smith
Hernandez hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Cruz. Hernandez reaches second base with a double. Forsch scores. Smith goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Porter vs. Smith
Porter is called out on strikes. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hendrick vs. Smith
Hendrick strikes out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Forsch
Glenn Brummer now catching.
Garner hits a popup towards short. Smith settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Forsch
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Forsch fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ashby vs. Forsch
Ashby hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Knight vs. Forsch
Knight hits a ball on the ground towards third. Braun fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Green vs. Smith
Alan Knicely now catching.
Green strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Braun vs. Smith
Braun hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Garner scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Smith
Smith strikes out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howe vs. Forsch
Mike Ramsey now playing third base.
Howe hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Reynolds vs. Forsch
Reynolds hits a line drive into right field. Hendrick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Walling vs. Forsch
Denny Walling pinch hits for Dave Smith.
Walling hits a ball on the ground towards first. Hernandez scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Walling for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Puhl vs. Forsch
Puhl hits a fly ball into right field. Hendrick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Forsch vs. Sambito
Joe Sambito now pitching. Kiko Garcia now playing shortstop.
Forsch hits a fly ball into center field. Scott settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Sambito
Smith hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Garner scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Herr vs. Sambito
Herr hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Garner reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Scott vs. Forsch
Scott hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Herr scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Forsch
Garner hits a popup towards short. Smith settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Forsch
Cruz takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Knicely vs. Forsch
Knicely hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Brummer settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hernandez vs. Sambito
Hernandez hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Brummer vs. Sambito
Brummer strikes out. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hendrick vs. Sambito
Hendrick hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Sambito fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 9
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Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Knight vs. Kaat
Jim Kaat now pitching.
Knight hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Howe vs. Kaat
Howe hits a ball on the ground towards third. Ramsey fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Cardinals, 14 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garcia vs. Kaat
Garcia hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Kaat fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
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Box Score (back to top)
Game of 4/6/1982 -- St.Louis at Houston (N) St.Louis AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI Smith L, cf-lf 4 3 2 0 Puhl T, rf 4 0 0 0 Herr T, 2b 6 1 2 1 Scott T, cf 4 0 0 0 Hernandez K, 1b 4 3 3 3 Garner P, 2b 4 0 0 0 Porter D, c 5 2 2 3 Cruz J, lf 3 1 1 0 Brummer G, c 1 0 0 0 Ashby A, c 2 1 2 1 Hendrick G, rf 5 2 2 1 Knicely A, c 1 0 0 0 Iorg D, lf 3 1 2 2 Knight R, 3b 4 0 2 0 Green D, pr-cf 2 1 1 1 Howe A, 1b 3 1 1 2 Braun S, 3b 4 0 1 1 Reynolds C, ss 2 0 0 0 Ramsey M, 3b 0 0 0 0 Garcia K, ss 1 0 0 0 Smith O, ss 5 0 2 2 Ryan N, p 0 0 0 0 Forsch B, p 5 1 1 0 Heep D, ph 1 0 1 0 Kaat J, p 0 0 0 0 Pladson G, p 0 0 0 0 LaCoss M, p 0 0 0 0 Ivie M, ph 1 0 1 0 Smith D, p 0 0 0 0 Walling D, ph 1 0 0 0 Sambito J, p 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 44 14 18 14 31 3 8 3 St.Louis 510 422 000 -- 14 Houston 010 001 100 -- 3 St.Louis IP H R ER BB SO Forsch B (W) 8.0 7 3 3 3 1 Kaat J 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 Houston IP H R ER BB SO Ryan N (L) 3.0 8 6 6 2 5 Pladson G 0.1 5 4 4 1 0 LaCoss M 1.2 3 2 2 1 0 Smith D 2.0 1 2 1 1 4 Sambito J 2.0 1 0 0 0 1 E -- Ashby A, Cruz J DP -- St.Louis 3, Houston 2 LOB -- St.Louis 9, Houston 5 2B -- Iorg D 2, Herr T 2, Porter D, Hernandez K 2 HR -- Porter D, Ashby A, Howe A SB -- Smith L 2, Smith O SF -- Howe A HBP -- by Ryan N (Smith L) WP -- Forsch B T -- 2:48 A -- 33521
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