Top 1

• Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Metzger vs. Wise
  
  Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards third. Torre fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cedeno vs. Wise
  
  Cedeno is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynn vs. Wise
  
  Wynn hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Maxvill scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brock vs. Reuss
  
  Brock strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cruz vs. Reuss
  
  Cruz takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Melendez vs. Reuss
  
  Melendez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Fenwick fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Torre vs. Reuss
  
  Torre hits a fly ball into right field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  May vs. Wise
  
  May takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Watson vs. Wise
  
  Watson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Wise fields it and throws to first for the out. May moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Rader vs. Wise
  
  Rader takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Edwards vs. Wise
  
  Edwards hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. May moves to third. Rader moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 0 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Fenwick vs. Wise
  
  Fenwick hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. May scores. Rader moves to third. Edwards moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Reuss vs. Wise
  
  Reuss is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Metzger vs. Wise
  
  Metzger strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Simmons vs. Reuss
  
  Simmons hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Clendenon vs. Reuss
  
  Clendenon hits a fly ball into center field. Cedeno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Crosby vs. Reuss
  
  Crosby is hit by the pitch. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Maxvill vs. Reuss
  
  Maxvill takes first base on ball four. Crosby moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Wise vs. Reuss
  
  Wise hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cedeno vs. Wise
  
  Cedeno hits a ball on the ground towards short. Crosby scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynn vs. Wise
  
  Wynn hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Brock. Wynn reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  May vs. Wise
  
  May hits a ball on the ground towards third. Torre fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Watson vs. Wise
  
  Watson hits a fly ball into right field. Melendez settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brock vs. Reuss
  
  Brock hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cruz vs. Reuss
  
  Reuss fires to first and has Brock trapped. There's the throw to Metzger who tags Brock for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cruz vs. Reuss
  
  Cruz strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Melendez vs. Reuss
  
  Melendez hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Fenwick misplays the ball. That's an error on Fenwick. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Torre vs. Reuss
  
  Torre strikes out. View Play 

Top 4

• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Rader vs. Wise
  
  Rader hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Edwards vs. Wise
  
  Edwards hits a fly ball into left field. Brock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Fenwick vs. Wise
  
  Fenwick hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Rader moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Reuss vs. Wise
  
  Reuss strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Metzger vs. Wise
  
  Metzger takes first base on ball four. Fenwick moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Cedeno vs. Wise
  
  Cedeno hits a ball on the ground towards shortstop. Crosby fields it and races to the second base bag for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Simmons vs. Reuss
  
  Simmons hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Fenwick scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Clendenon vs. Reuss
  
  Clendenon strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Crosby vs. Reuss
  
  Crosby is called out on strikes. View Play 

Top 5

• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynn vs. Wise
  
  Wynn hits a fly ball into left field. Brock settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  May vs. Wise
  
  May hits a ball on the ground towards third. Torre fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Watson vs. Wise
  
  Watson hits a line drive into left field. Brock picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Brock. Watson moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Rader vs. Wise
  
  Rader strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Maxvill vs. Reuss
  
  Maxvill hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Reuss fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wise vs. Reuss
  
  Wise takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Brock vs. Reuss
  
  Brock hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Reuss fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cruz vs. Reuss
  
  Cruz is called out on strikes. View Play 

Top 6

• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Edwards vs. Wise
  
  Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards first. Clendenon scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Edwards for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Fenwick vs. Wise
  
  Fenwick is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Reuss vs. Wise
  
  Reuss strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Melendez vs. Reuss
  
  Melendez hits a ball on the ground towards third. Rader fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Torre vs. Reuss
  
  Torre hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Melendez moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Simmons vs. Reuss
  
  Simmons hits a fly ball into right field. Wynn settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Clendenon vs. Reuss
  
  Clendenon hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Top 7

• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Metzger vs. Wise
  
  Metzger hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cedeno vs. Wise
  
  There goes Metzger. The throw from Simmons and he is safe. Metzger steals second. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Cedeno vs. Wise
  
  Cedeno hits a line drive towards short. Crosby reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Wynn vs. Wise
  
  Wynn is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  May vs. Wise
  
  May is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Astros, 1 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Watson vs. Wise
  
  Watson hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Metzger scores. May moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Rader vs. Wise
  
  Rader hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Wise fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sizemore vs. Reuss
  
  Ted Sizemore pinch hits for Ed Crosby.
  
  Sizemore hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Fenwick settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McNertney vs. Reuss
  
  Jerry McNertney pinch hits for Dal Maxvill.
  
  McNertney strikes out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wise vs. Reuss
  
  Wise is called out on strikes. View Play 

Top 8

• Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Edwards vs. Wise
  
  Marty Martinez now playing shortstop. Ted Sizemore now playing second base.
  
  Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards first. Clendenon scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Edwards for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Fenwick vs. Wise
  
  Fenwick hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sizemore scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Reuss vs. Wise
  
  Reuss strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brock vs. Reuss
  
  Brock hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cruz vs. Reuss
  
  Cruz hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Brock moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Melendez vs. Reuss
  
  Melendez hits a ball on the ground towards second. Fenwick scoops it up, steps on second, and throws to first for the double play. Brock scores. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Torre vs. Reuss
  
  Torre hits a ball on the ground towards first. May scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Torre for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Metzger vs. Wise
  
  Metzger hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sizemore scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cedeno vs. Wise
  
  Cedeno hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Wynn vs. Wise
  
  There goes Cedeno. The throw from Simmons and he is safe. Cedeno steals second. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Wynn vs. Wise
  
  Wynn hits a fly ball into center field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Astros, 2 - Cardinals, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  May vs. Wise
  
  May hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Melendez who is chasing the ball. May reaches third base with a triple. Cedeno scores. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Watson vs. Wise
  
  Watson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Torre fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 9

• Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Simmons vs. Reuss
  
  Simmons hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Clendenon vs. Reuss
  
  Clendenon hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Simmons moves to second. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 1
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Sizemore vs. Reuss
  
  Sizemore bunts towards the mound. Reuss picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Reuss. Simmons scores. Clendenon goes all the way around to score. Sizemore moves to third. View Play 
• Astros, 3 - Cardinals, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Martinez vs. Blasingame
  
  Wade Blasingame now pitching.
  
  Martinez hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Sizemore scores. That run is unearned. View Play 

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         Game of 5/11/1972 -- Houston at St.Louis (D)

  Houston            AB  R  H RBI    St.Louis           AB  R  H RBI
Metzger R, ss         4  1  1  0   Brock L, lf           4  1  2  0   
Cedeno C, cf          5  1  1  0   Cruz J, cf            3  0  1  0   
Wynn J, rf            5  0  1  0   Melendez L, rf        4  0  1  0   
May L, 1b             3  1  1  1   Torre J, 3b           4  0  1  0   
Watson B, lf          5  0  2  1   Simmons T, c          4  1  1  0   
Rader D, 3b           3  0  1  0   Clendenon D, 1b       4  1  1  0   
Edwards J, c          4  0  1  0   Crosby E, ss          1  0  0  0   
Fenwick B, 2b         4  0  2  1   Sizemore T, ph-2b     2  1  1  0   
Reuss J, p            4  0  0  0   Maxvill D, 2b         1  0  0  0   
Blasingame W, p       0  0  0  0   McNertney J, ph       1  0  0  0   
                                   Martinez M, ss        1  0  1  1   
                                   Wise R, p             2  0  0  0   
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     37  3 10  3                        31  4  9  1

Houston          010 000 101 --  3
St.Louis         000 000 013 --  4
  0 outs when winning run was scored.

  Houston              IP  H  R ER BB SO
Reuss J (L)*          8.0  8  4  3  3  8
Blasingame W          0.0  1  0  0  0  0

  St.Louis             IP  H  R ER BB SO
Wise R (W)            9.0 10  3  3  4  9
  * Pitched to 3 batters in 9th

E -- Fenwick B, Brock L, Reuss J
DP -- Houston 2
LOB -- Houston 11, St.Louis 7
2B -- Wynn J
3B -- May L
SB -- Metzger R, Cedeno C
CS -- Brock L
HBP -- by Reuss J (Crosby E)
T -- 2:23
A -- 7859

    

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