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Pirates
@ Astros
Astrodome
June 10, 1969
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Pittsburgh Pirates, played on June 10, 1969 at Astrodome.
Game Summary
| Date | June 10, 1969 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Pittsburgh Pirates
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| Home Team |
Houston Astros
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | June 10, 1969 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Tue |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Home Team | Houston Astros |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Dock Ellis |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Tom Griffin |
| Ballpark | Astrodome |
| City | Houston |
| State | TX |
| Attendance | 14,660 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 43 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Ed Vargo 1B: John Kibler 2B: Andy Olsen 3B: Al Barlick |
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Matty Alou | Center Fielder |
| Richie Hebner | Third Baseman |
| Willie Stargell | First Baseman |
| Roberto Clemente | Right Fielder |
| Manny Sanguillen | Catcher |
| Al Oliver | Left Fielder |
| Bill Mazeroski | Second Baseman |
| Gene Alley | Shortstop |
| Dock Ellis | Pitcher |
| Larry Shepard | Manager |
Houston Astros Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Curt Blefary | First Baseman |
| Marty Martinez | Third Baseman |
| Jim Wynn | Center Fielder |
| Norm Miller | Right Fielder |
| Denis Menke | Second Baseman |
| Johnny Edwards | Catcher |
| Jesus Alou | Left Fielder |
| Hector Torres | Shortstop |
| Tom Griffin | Pitcher |
| Harry Walker | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Pirates
@ Astros
Astrodome
June 10, 1969
Top 1
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Griffin
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards short. Torres scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hebner vs. Griffin
Hebner hits a popup towards short. Torres settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Griffin
Stargell takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Clemente vs. Griffin
Clemente is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 1
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Blefary vs. Ellis
Blefary hits a ball on the ground towards short. Alley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Martinez vs. Ellis
Martinez hits a ball on the ground towards short. Alley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Ellis
Wynn takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Miller vs. Ellis
Miller is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 2
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sanguillen vs. Griffin
Sanguillen hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Sanguillen is thrown out after the base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oliver vs. Griffin
Oliver hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Mazeroski vs. Griffin
Mazeroski hits a fly ball into center field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Alley vs. Griffin
Alley takes first base on ball four. Oliver moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Ellis vs. Griffin
Ellis strikes out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Menke vs. Ellis
Menke hits a ball on the ground towards third. Hebner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Edwards vs. Ellis
Edwards 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, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Ellis
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards short. Alley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Griffin
Alou hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wynn. Alou reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hebner vs. Griffin
Hebner hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Menke scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Alou moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 0 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Stargell vs. Griffin
Stargell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Alou scores. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Clemente vs. Griffin
Clemente takes first base on ball four. Stargell moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Sanguillen vs. Griffin
Sanguillen hits a fly ball into center field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 1 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Oliver vs. Griffin
Oliver hits a popupOliver hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A three run home run. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Mazeroski vs. Griffin
Gary Geiger now playing left field. Doug Rader now playing third base. Marty Martinez now playing second base. Denis Menke now playing shortstop.
Mazeroski takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Alley vs. Griffin
Alley hits a line drive into left field. Geiger settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Pirates, 4 - Astros, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Ellis
Rader strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Griffin vs. Ellis
Griffin hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Blefary vs. Ellis
Blefary hits a line drive into left center field. The ball bounces into the stands for a ground rule double. Griffin moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Martinez vs. Ellis
Martinez hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Griffin scores. Blefary moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Wynn vs. Ellis
Wynn takes first base on ball four. Martinez moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Miller vs. Ellis
Miller hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Top 4
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Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ellis vs. Griffin
Ellis takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Alou vs. Griffin
Alou is called out on strikes. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hebner vs. Griffin
Hebner strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Stargell vs. Griffin
Stargell is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 4
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Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Menke vs. Ellis
Menke is called out on strikes. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Edwards vs. Ellis
Edwards is called out on strikes. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Geiger vs. Ellis
Geiger 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 5
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Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Clemente vs. Griffin
Clemente hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sanguillen vs. Griffin
Sanguillen hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Clemente moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Oliver vs. Griffin
Oliver hits a popup in front of the plate. Edwards settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Mazeroski vs. Griffin
Mazeroski hits a fly ball into left field. Geiger settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Alley vs. Griffin
Alley hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Griffin fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Ellis
Rader is called out on strikes. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Griffin vs. Ellis
Griffin takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Blefary vs. Ellis
Blefary hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Griffin moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Martinez vs. Ellis
Martinez hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Oliver throws the ball in to Mazeroski who tags Martinez, trying to catch an extra base, for the out. Griffin scores. View Play
Top 6
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Pirates, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ellis vs. Griffin
Ellis strikes out. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Griffin
Alou hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hebner vs. Griffin
Hebner strikes out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Pirates, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wynn vs. Ellis
Wynn is called out on strikes. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Ellis
Miller takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Menke vs. Ellis
Menke hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Alou. Menke reaches second base with a double. Miller moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Edwards vs. Ellis
Edwards hits a fly ball into center field. Alou settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Miller tags and scores. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Geiger vs. Ellis
Geiger hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Clemente throws the ball in to Mazeroski who tags Geiger trying to catch an extra base, for the out. Menke scores. View Play
Top 7
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Pirates, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Griffin
Stargell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Clemente vs. Griffin
Clemente hits a fly ball into right field. Miller settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sanguillen vs. Griffin
Sanguillen hits a fly ball into center field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Oliver vs. Griffin
Oliver takes first base on ball four. Stargell moves to second. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Mazeroski vs. Griffin
Mazeroski hits a ball on the ground towards short. Menke fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Pirates, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Ellis
Ron Davis now playing left field.
Rader takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Griffin vs. Ellis
Griffin is called out on strikes. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Blefary vs. Ellis
The ball gets by Sanguillen for a passed ball. Rader moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Blefary vs. Ellis
Blefary is called out on strikes. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Martinez vs. Ellis
Martinez hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Rader scores. That run is unearned. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wynn vs. Ellis
Wynn is called out on strikes. View Play
Top 8
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Pirates, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alley vs. Griffin
Alley hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Martinez settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pagan vs. Griffin
Jose Pagan pinch hits for Dock Ellis.
Pagan hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Alou vs. Griffin
Alou hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wynn. Alou reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hebner vs. Griffin
Hebner hits a ball on the ground towards first. Blefary scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Hebner for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Pirates, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Miller vs. Walker
Luke Walker now pitching.
Miller takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 5
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Menke vs. Walker
Menke hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Alou. Menke reaches second base with a double. Miller goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Edwards vs. Walker
Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Mazeroski scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Menke moves to third. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Geiger vs. Walker
Geiger bunts towards the mound. Walker fields it and throws to first for the out. Menke scores. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Rader vs. Walker
Rader takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Griffin vs. Walker
Griffin hits a line drive into center field. Alou settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Pirates, 4 - Astros, 7
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stargell vs. Griffin
Stargell is called out on strikes. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 7
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Clemente vs. Griffin
Clemente hits a fly ball into right field. Miller settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sanguillen vs. Griffin
Sanguillen hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Pirates, 4 - Astros, 7
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Davis vs. Griffin
Davis is called out on strikes. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 6/10/1969 -- Pittsburgh at Houston (N)
Pittsburgh AB R H RBI Houston AB R H RBI
Alou M, cf 5 1 2 0 Blefary C, 1b 4 0 1 0
Hebner R, 3b 5 0 0 0 Martinez M, 3b-2b 4 0 3 3
Stargell W, 1b 4 1 2 1 Wynn J, cf 2 0 0 0
Clemente R, rf 4 1 1 0 Miller N, rf 2 2 0 0
Sanguillen M, c 5 0 3 0 Menke D, 2b-ss 4 2 2 1
Oliver A, lf 3 1 2 3 Edwards J, c 3 0 0 1
Davis R, lf 1 0 0 0 Alou J, lf 1 0 0 0
Mazeroski B, 2b 3 0 0 0 Geiger G, lf 2 0 1 2
Alley G, ss 3 0 0 0 Torres H, ss 0 0 0 0
Ellis D, p 2 0 0 0 Rader D, 3b 2 1 0 0
Pagan J, ph 1 0 0 0 Griffin T, p 3 2 1 0
Walker L, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
36 4 10 4 27 7 8 7
Pittsburgh 004 000 000 -- 4
Houston 001 012 12x -- 7
Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO
Ellis D (L) 7.0 7 5 4 5 9
Walker L 1.0 1 2 2 2 0
Houston IP H R ER BB SO
Griffin T (W) 9.0 10 4 4 6 9
E -- Sanguillen M
DP -- Pittsburgh 1
LOB -- Pittsburgh 11, Houston 5
2B -- Alou M 2, Blefary C, Menke D 2
HR -- Oliver A
SH -- Geiger G
SF -- Edwards J
PB -- Sanguillen M
T -- 2:43
A -- 14660
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