Top 1

• Astros, 0 - Padres, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Puhl vs. Welsh
  
  Puhl hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Bonilla settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Reynolds vs. Welsh
  
  Reynolds hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Bonilla scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cedeno vs. Welsh
  
  Cedeno hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smith scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Astros, 0 - Padres, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Knepper
  
  Smith hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Pittman scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bonilla vs. Knepper
  
  Bonilla takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Richards vs. Knepper
  
  Richards hits a line drive towards third. Howe reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Salazar vs. Knepper
  
  Salazar hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Woods. Salazar reaches second base with a double. Bonilla goes all the way around to score. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Perkins vs. Knepper
  
  Perkins hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Knepper fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cruz vs. Welsh
  
  Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards first. Perkins scoops it up and throws to first, with Welsh covering, for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howe vs. Welsh
  
  Howe hits a fly ball into right field. Edwards settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Woods vs. Welsh
  
  Woods hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smith scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kennedy vs. Knepper
  
  Kennedy hits a popup towards first. Cedeno settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Evans vs. Knepper
  
  Evans hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Edwards vs. Knepper
  
  There goes Evans. The throw from Pujols and he is safe. Evans steals second. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Edwards vs. Knepper
  
  Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards third. Howe fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Welsh vs. Knepper
  
  Welsh is called out on strikes. View Play 

Top 3

• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pujols vs. Welsh
  
  Pujols hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smith scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pittman vs. Welsh
  
  Pittman hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Bonilla scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Knepper vs. Welsh
  
  Knepper hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Welsh fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Knepper
  
  Smith hits a ball on the ground towards third. Howe fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bonilla vs. Knepper
  
  Bonilla hits a ball on the ground towards third. Howe fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Richards vs. Knepper
  
  Richards takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Salazar vs. Knepper
  
  Salazar strikes out. View Play 

Top 4

• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Puhl vs. Welsh
  
  Puhl hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Reynolds vs. Welsh
  
  Welsh fires to first and picks off Puhl. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Reynolds vs. Welsh
  
  Reynolds hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Bonilla settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cedeno vs. Welsh
  
  Cedeno hits a ball on the ground towards third. Evans fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Perkins vs. Knepper
  
  Perkins hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Woods throws the ball in to Pittman who tags Perkins trying to catch an extra base, for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kennedy vs. Knepper
  
  Kennedy hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Evans vs. Knepper
  
  Evans hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Kennedy moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Edwards vs. Knepper
  
  Edwards hits a line drive into right field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Welsh vs. Knepper
  
  Welsh hits a popup towards short. Reynolds settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cruz vs. Welsh
  
  Cruz takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Howe vs. Welsh
  
  Howe hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Bonilla fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Woods vs. Welsh
  
  Woods strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Knepper
  
  Smith hits a ball on the ground towards first. Cedeno juggles the ball. That's an error on Cedeno. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Bonilla vs. Knepper
  
  Bonilla bunts towards the mound. Knepper fields it and throws to first for the out. Smith moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Richards vs. Knepper
  
  Richards hits a fly ball into right field. Puhl settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Salazar vs. Knepper
  
  Salazar hits a line drive towards short. Reynolds reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pujols vs. Welsh
  
  Pujols hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smith scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pittman vs. Welsh
  
  Pittman hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smith scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Knepper vs. Welsh
  
  Knepper hits a ball on the ground towards first. Perkins scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Knepper for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Perkins vs. Knepper
  
  Perkins hits a fly ball into center field. Woods settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kennedy vs. Knepper
  
  Kennedy hits a ball on the ground towards first. Cedeno scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Kennedy for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Evans vs. Knepper
  
  Evans hits a fly ball into center field. Woods settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Puhl vs. Welsh
  
  Puhl hits a popup in front of the plate. Kennedy settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Reynolds vs. Welsh
  
  Reynolds hits a fly ball into center field. Salazar settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cedeno vs. Welsh
  
  Cedeno hits a fly ball into left field. Richards settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Edwards vs. Knepper
  
  Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards third. Howe fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Welsh vs. Knepper
  
  Welsh hits a popup towards third. Howe settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Knepper
  
  Smith hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Bonilla vs. Knepper
  
  There goes Smith. The throw from Pujols and he is safe. Smith steals second. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Bonilla vs. Knepper
  
  Bonilla is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Richards vs. Knepper
  
  Richards strikes out. View Play 

Top 8

• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cruz vs. Welsh
  
  Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards first. Perkins scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Cruz for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Howe vs. Welsh
  
  Howe hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Bonilla reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Woods vs. Welsh
  
  Woods hits a popup towards short. Smith settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Salazar vs. LaCorte
  
  Frank LaCorte now pitching.
  
  Salazar strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Perkins vs. LaCorte
  
  Perkins hits a fly ball into left field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Kennedy vs. LaCorte
  
  Kennedy strikes out. View Play 

Top 9

• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Pujols vs. Welsh
  
  Pujols hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Pittman vs. Welsh
  
  Rafael Landestoy pinch runs for Luis Pujols.
  
  Pittman bunts towards the mound. Welsh fields it and throws to first for the out. Landestoy moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Roberts vs. Welsh
  
  Dave Roberts pinch hits for Frank LaCorte.
  
  Roberts hits a fly ball into center field. Salazar settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Puhl vs. Welsh
  
  Puhl hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Landestoy scores. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Reynolds vs. Welsh
  
  There goes Puhl. The throw from Kennedy and he is safe. Puhl steals second. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Reynolds vs. Welsh
  
  Reynolds hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Salazar who is chasing the ball. Reynolds reaches third base with a triple. Puhl scores. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Cedeno vs. Armstrong
  
  Mike Armstrong now pitching.
  
  Cedeno takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Cruz vs. Boone
  
  Danny Boone now pitching.
  
  Cruz hits a fly ball into right field. Edwards settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 9

• Astros, 2 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Evans vs. Sambito
  
  Rafael Landestoy now playing second base. Dave Roberts now catching. Joe Sambito now pitching.
  
  Evans hits a line drive into center field. Woods settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Edwards vs. Sambito
  
  Edwards hits a line drive towards the right side of the infield. Landestoy reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Swisher vs. Sambito
  
  Steve Swisher pinch hits for Danny Boone.
  
  Swisher takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Padres, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Smith vs. Sambito
  
  Ruppert Jones pinch runs for Steve Swisher.
  
  Smith hits a fly ball into center field. Woods settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

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         Game of 6/2/1981 -- Houston at San Diego (N)

  Houston            AB  R  H RBI    San Diego          AB  R  H RBI
Puhl T, rf            4  1  2  1   Smith O, ss           5  0  1  0   
Reynolds C, ss        4  0  1  1   Bonilla J, 2b         1  1  0  0   
Cedeno C, 1b          3  0  0  0   Richards G, lf        3  0  0  0   
Cruz J, lf            3  0  0  0   Salazar L, cf         4  0  1  1   
Howe A, 3b            3  0  0  0   Perkins B, 1b         4  0  1  0   
Woods G, cf           3  0  0  0   Kennedy T, c          4  0  1  0   
Pujols L, c           3  0  1  0   Evans B, 3b           4  0  2  0   
Landestoy R, pr-2b    0  1  0  0   Edwards D, rf         4  0  0  0   
Pittman J, 2b         2  0  0  0   Welsh C, p            3  0  0  0   
Sambito J, p          0  0  0  0   Armstrong M, p        0  0  0  0   
Knepper B, p          2  0  0  0   Boone D, p            0  0  0  0   
LaCorte F, p          0  0  0  0   Swisher S, ph         0  0  0  0   
Roberts D, ph-c       1  0  0  0   Jones R, pr           0  0  0  0   
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     28  2  4  2                        32  1  6  1

Houston          000 000 002 --  2
San Diego        100 000 000 --  1

  Houston              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Knepper B             7.0  6  1  1  3  3
LaCorte F (W)         1.0  0  0  0  0  2
Sambito J (S)         1.0  0  0  0  1  0

  San Diego            IP  H  R ER BB SO
Welsh C (L)           8.2  4  2  2  1  1
Armstrong M*          0.0  0  0  0  1  0
Boone D               0.1  0  0  0  0  0
  * Pitched to 1 batter in 9th

E -- Cedeno C
DP -- San Diego 1
LOB -- Houston 2, San Diego 9
2B -- Salazar L
3B -- Reynolds C
SB -- Evans B, Smith O, Puhl T
SH -- Bonilla J, Pittman J
T -- 2:19
A -- 9671

    

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