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Braves
@ Phillies
Veterans Stadium
June 9, 1978
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves, played on June 9, 1978 at Veterans Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | June 9, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Atlanta Braves
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| Home Team |
Philadelphia Phillies
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| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | June 9, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Fri |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Home Team | Philadelphia Phillies |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Eddie Solomon |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Larry Christenson |
| Ballpark | Veterans Stadium |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | PA |
| Attendance | 40,272 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Ed Vargo 1B: Charlie Williams 2B: Terry Tata 3B: Paul Pryor |
Atlanta Braves Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Rowland Office | Center Fielder |
| Darrel Chaney | Shortstop |
| Gary Matthews | Right Fielder |
| Jeff Burroughs | Left Fielder |
| Biff Pocoroba | Catcher |
| Dale Murphy | First Baseman |
| Rod Gilbreath | Second Baseman |
| Jerry Maddox | Third Baseman |
| Eddie Solomon | Pitcher |
| Bobby Cox | Manager |
Philadelphia Phillies Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Bake McBride | Right Fielder |
| Larry Bowa | Shortstop |
| Mike Schmidt | Third Baseman |
| Greg Luzinski | Left Fielder |
| Richie Hebner | First Baseman |
| Garry Maddox | Center Fielder |
| Bob Boone | Catcher |
| Jim Morrison | Second Baseman |
| Larry Christenson | Pitcher |
| Danny Ozark | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Braves
@ Phillies
Veterans Stadium
June 9, 1978
Top 1
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Braves, 0 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Office vs. Christenson
Office takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Chaney vs. Christenson
Chaney hits a ball on the ground towards first. Hebner fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Matthews vs. Christenson
Matthews hits a ball on the ground towards short. Bowa fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play
Bottom 1
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Braves, 0 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McBride vs. Solomon
McBride takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bowa vs. Solomon
There goes McBride. The throw from Pocoroba and he is safe. McBride steals second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Bowa vs. Solomon
Bowa hits a fly ball into right field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Schmidt vs. Solomon
Schmidt takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Luzinski vs. Solomon
Luzinski takes first base on ball four. McBride moves to third. Schmidt moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Phillies, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Hebner vs. Solomon
Hebner hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. McBride scores. Schmidt scores. Luzinski moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Phillies, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Maddox vs. Solomon
Maddox hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Phillies, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Boone vs. Solomon
Boone strikes out. View Play
Top 2
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Braves, 0 - Phillies, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Burroughs vs. Christenson
Burroughs is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 0 - Phillies, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pocoroba vs. Christenson
Pocoroba hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Christenson
Murphy hits a popup towards short. Bowa settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gilbreath vs. Christenson
Gilbreath takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Maddox vs. Christenson
Maddox hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Gilbreath moves to second. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Solomon vs. Christenson
Solomon hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. There goes Gilbreath trying to get to home. McBride throws the ball in to Boone who tags Gilbreath who's trying to score from second, for the out. Maddox moves to second. View Play
Bottom 2
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Braves, 1 - Phillies, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Morrison vs. Solomon
Morrison hits a fly ball into left field. Burroughs settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Christenson vs. Solomon
Christenson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Solomon fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McBride vs. Solomon
McBride strikes out. View Play
Top 3
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Braves, 1 - Phillies, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Office vs. Christenson
Office strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chaney vs. Christenson
Chaney is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. Christenson
Matthews hits a ball on the ground towards short. Bowa scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Braves, 1 - Phillies, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bowa vs. Solomon
Bowa hits a ball on the ground towards first. Murphy scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Bowa for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Schmidt vs. Solomon
Schmidt hits a ball on the ground towards third. Maddox fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Luzinski vs. Solomon
Luzinski hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hebner vs. Solomon
Hebner strikes out. View Play
Top 4
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Braves, 1 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Burroughs vs. Christenson
Burroughs hits a fly ball into center field. Maddox settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pocoroba vs. Christenson
Pocoroba hits a fly ball into center field. Maddox settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Christenson
Murphy is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 4
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Braves, 1 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maddox vs. Solomon
Maddox hits a fly ball into left field. Burroughs settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Boone vs. Solomon
Boone hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Office. Boone reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Morrison vs. Solomon
Morrison hits a fly ball into right field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Christenson vs. Solomon
Christenson strikes out. View Play
Top 5
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Braves, 1 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gilbreath vs. Christenson
Gilbreath hits a popup towards third. Schmidt settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maddox vs. Christenson
Maddox hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Solomon vs. Christenson
Solomon strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Office vs. Christenson
Office hits a fly ball into center field. Maddox settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Braves, 1 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McBride vs. Solomon
McBride hits a ball on the ground towards first. Murphy scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats McBride for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bowa vs. Solomon
Bowa hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Burroughs. Bowa reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Schmidt vs. Solomon
Schmidt hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Bowa scores. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Luzinski vs. Solomon
Luzinski hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hebner vs. Skok
Craig Skok now pitching.
Hebner hits a fly ball into center field. Office settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maddox vs. Skok
Maddox hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Burroughs. Maddox reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Boone vs. Skok
There's a wild pitch. Maddox moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Boone vs. Skok
Boone hits a fly ball into right field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chaney vs. Christenson
Chaney hits a popup, foul, towards third. Schmidt settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. Christenson
Matthews hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Luzinski. Matthews reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Burroughs vs. Christenson
Burroughs strikes out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Pocoroba vs. Christenson
Pocoroba hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morrison scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Morrison vs. Skok
Morrison hits a fly ball into left field. Burroughs settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Christenson vs. Skok
Christenson is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McBride vs. Skok
McBride takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bowa vs. Skok
Bowa hits a fly ball into right field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Murphy vs. Christenson
Murphy hits a fly ball into center field. Maddox settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Gilbreath vs. Christenson
Gilbreath hits a fly ball into right field. McBride settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Maddox vs. Christenson
Maddox is called out on strikes. View Play
Bottom 7
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Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Schmidt vs. Camp
Rick Camp now pitching.
Schmidt hits a popup towards first. Murphy settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Luzinski vs. Camp
Luzinski hits a ball on the ground towards first. Murphy scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Luzinski for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hebner vs. Camp
Hebner hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Matthews. Hebner reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Maddox vs. Camp
Maddox hits a ball on the ground towards third. Maddox fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Hebner moves to third. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Boone vs. Camp
Boone 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, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Beall vs. Christenson
Jerry Martin now playing left field. Bob Beall pinch hits for Rick Camp.
Beall hits a fly ball into center field. Maddox settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Office vs. Christenson
Office hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Morrison scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Chaney vs. Christenson
Chaney hits a popup towards short. Bowa settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Morrison vs. Campbell
Dave Campbell now pitching.
Morrison hits a popup, foul, towards third. Maddox settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Christenson vs. Campbell
Christenson is called out on strikes. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McBride vs. Campbell
McBride strikes out. View Play
Top 9
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Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. Christenson
Matthews hits a ball on the ground towards short. Bowa scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Burroughs vs. Christenson
Burroughs hits a ball on the ground towards third. Schmidt fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Pocoroba vs. Christenson
Pocoroba hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Braves, 1 - Phillies, 6
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Murphy vs. Christenson
Murphy hits a fly ball into center field. Maddox 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 6/9/1978 -- Atlanta at Philadelphia (N)
Atlanta AB R H RBI Philadelphia AB R H RBI
Office R, cf 3 0 0 0 McBride B, rf 3 1 0 0
Chaney D, ss 4 0 0 0 Bowa L, ss 4 1 1 0
Matthews G, rf 4 0 1 0 Schmidt M, 3b 3 2 1 1
Burroughs J, lf 4 0 0 0 Luzinski G, lf 3 2 2 3
Pocoroba B, c 4 1 2 1 Martin J, lf 0 0 0 0
Murphy D, 1b 4 0 0 0 Hebner R, 1b 4 0 2 2
Gilbreath R, 2b 2 0 0 0 Maddox G, cf 4 0 2 0
Maddox J, 3b 3 0 2 0 Boone B, c 4 0 1 0
Solomon E, p 2 0 1 0 Morrison J, 2b 4 0 0 0
Skok C, p 0 0 0 0 Christenson L, p 4 0 0 0
Camp R, p 0 0 0 0
Beall B, ph 1 0 0 0
Campbell D, p 0 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
31 1 6 1 33 6 9 6
Atlanta 010 000 000 -- 1
Philadelphia 201 030 00x -- 6
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO
Solomon E (L) 4.1 6 6 6 3 4
Skok C 1.2 1 0 0 1 1
Camp R 1.0 2 0 0 0 0
Campbell D 1.0 0 0 0 0 2
Philadelphia IP H R ER BB SO
Christenson L (W) 9.0 6 1 1 2 7
DP -- Philadelphia 1
LOB -- Atlanta 5, Philadelphia 7
2B -- Boone B, Bowa L, Maddox G, Matthews G, Hebner R
HR -- Pocoroba B, Luzinski G 2
SB -- McBride B
WP -- Skok C
T -- 2:15
A -- 40272
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