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NYY  5
@BAL  1
 BOS 12
@CLE  0
 KCR  7
CHW  6
(10)		 OAK  6
@MIN  2
 SEA  5
TEX  1
 HOU  5
@ATL  4
 MON  5
CHC  4
Standings at end of play this day

Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, Attendance: 5,789

 Thursday, September 29, 1988, 6:35
Time of Game: 2:33
Astros
5
82-77
Won 1
3rd, 10½ GB
 
                1  2  3   4  5  6   7  8  9    R  H  E
                -  -  -   -  -  -   -  -  -    -  -  -
Astros          1  0  0   0  2  0   1  1  0    5 14  0
Braves          0  2  1   0  0  0   0  0  1    4  7  0
W: Mike Scott (14-8), L: John Smoltz (2-7), S: Dave Smith (27)
 Braves
4
53-104
Lost 1
6th, 38½ GB

Batting Stats

Houston Astros               AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
B Hatcher LF                  5   2   3   1    0   0  .270  .694   14    8    1   0   HR
G Young CF                    4   2   3   1    1   0  .258  .664   16    7    3   0   SB
K Bass RF                     5   0   2   3    0   1  .257  .709   23   17    3   0   2B,GDP
G Davis 1B                    5   0   2   0    0   1  .268  .815   17   13   11   2   
A Ashby C                     2   0   0   0    3   0  .238  .697   25    9    7   0   
  C Biggio PR-C               0   0   0   0    0   0  .220  .628              0   1   
C Reynolds 2B                 3   0   2   0    0   0  .250  .601    6    5    0   2   
  B Bell PH                   1   0   0   0    0   0  .245  .649    2    2    0   0   
  C Candaele 2B               0   0   0   0    1   0  .169  .461    4         0   2   
R Ramirez SS                  5   1   1   0    0   0  .276  .679   21   14    0   2   GDP
K Caminiti 3B                 4   0   1   0    0   1  .182  .476   15   10    0   2   
M Scott P                     3   0   0   0    0   1  .085  .196   18   10    2   0   
  L Meadows PH                1   0   0   0    0   1  .195  .673    3    3    0   0   
  D Smith P                   0   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .000              0   0   
Totals                       38   5  14   0    5   5              164   98   27  11
Batting Events
2B: K Bass (27, off J Smoltz).
HR: B Hatcher (7, off J Smoltz; 7th inn, 0 on, 0 outs to Deep LF).
TB: B Hatcher 6; G Young 3; K Bass 3; G Davis 2; C Reynolds 2; R Ramirez; K Caminiti.
GIDP: R Ramirez (14); K Bass (16).
RBI: K Bass 3 (72); G Young (35); B Hatcher (51).
2-out RBI: K Bass 2; G Young.
Team LOB: 11.
With RISP: 2 for 7.
Baserunning Events
SB: G Young (63, 2nd base off J Smoltz/B Benedict).
Pickoffs: B Hatcher (3rd base by O Virgil).
Atlanta Braves               AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
R Gant 3B                     4   0   1   0    0   2  .257  .747   21   14    3   2   
J Blauser SS                  4   1   1   1    0   2  .214  .665   14   10    3   3   HR
G Perry 1B                    4   1   1   0    0   0  .299  .732    6    5    6   1   
D Murphy RF                   4   1   1   0    0   2  .227  .736   22   15    2   0   
M Lemke 2B                    4   1   1   0    0   0  .208  .505   10    6    3   1   2B
T Gregg LF                    4   0   2   2    0   0  .278  .762   10    9    1   0   2B
B Benedict C                  2   0   0   1    0   0  .245  .574   10    5    3   0   SH
  C Puleo P                   0   0   0   0    0   0  .182  .364              0   0   
  J Boever P                  0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
  T Simmons PH                1   0   0   0    0   0  .212  .646    4    2    0   0   
T Blocker CF                  3   0   0   0    0   0  .214  .538    5    3    3   0   
J Smoltz P                    2   0   0   0    0   0  .118  .343    8    7    1   1   
  C Cary P                    0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
  O Virgil C                  1   0   0   0    0   0  .254  .679    3    2    2   1   
Totals                       33   4   7   0    0   6              113   78   27   9
Batting Events
2B: T Gregg (4, off M Scott); M Lemke (2, off M Scott).
HR: J Blauser (2, off M Scott; 3rd inn, 0 on, 2 outs to Deep LF).
SH: B Benedict (5, off M Scott).
TB: J Blauser 4; T Gregg 3; M Lemke 2; D Murphy; G Perry; R Gant.
RBI: T Gregg 2 (7); B Benedict (19); J Blauser (5).
2-out RBI: T Gregg; J Blauser.
Team LOB: 3.
With RISP: 1 for 4.
Fielding Events
DP: 2. R Gant-G Perry; M Lemke-J Blauser-G Perry.
PB: B Benedict (4).

Pitching Stats

Houston Astros                IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
M Scott, W (14-8)              7     4   3   3    0   5   1   2.92   25   83-58   35·11·12   10·10· 3· 0     62    -     0.89   0.05
D Smith, S (27)                2     3   1   1    0   1   0   2.26    9   30-20   12· 1· 7    4· 4· 3· 0          0-0    2.12   0.16
Totals                         9     7   4   4    0   6   1          34  113-78   47·12·19   14·14· 6· 0           -  
Atlanta Braves                IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
J Smoltz, L (2-7)              6.2  10   4   4    3   3   1   5.48   32  119-72   52· 5·15    9·17· 7· 0     38    -     1.20  -0.25
C Cary                         0.1   0   0   0    0   0   0   7.36    1    2-2     2· 0· 0    0· 1· 1· 0          2-0    1.92   0.04
C Puleo                        1.1   4   1   1    2   2   0   3.42    9   28-16   10· 4· 2    2· 3· 2· 0          0-0    0.94  -0.12
J Boever                       0.2   0   0   0    0   0   0   1.37    1    6-5     4· 1· 0    1· 0· 0· 0          3-0    0.84   0.04
Totals                         9    14   5   5    5   5   1          43  155-95   68·10·17   12·21·10· 0          5-0
Balks: None.
WP: J Smoltz (2).
HBP: None.
IBB: None.
Pickoffs: None.

Other Info

Umpires: HP - Jim Quick, 1B - Greg Bonin, 2B - John Kibler, 3B - Eric Gregg.
Time of Game: 2:33.
Attendance: 5,789.
Field Condition: Dry.
Start Time Weather: 72° F, Night, No Precipitation.

Lineups

   Houston Astros                            Atlanta Braves                               
1. Billy Hatcher                LF       1. Ron Gant                     3B
2. Gerald Young                 CF       2. Jeff Blauser                 SS
3. Kevin Bass                   RF       3. Gerald Perry                 1B
4. Glenn Davis                  1B       4. Dale Murphy                  RF
5. Alan Ashby                    C       5. Mark Lemke                   2B
6. Craig Reynolds               2B       6. Tommy Gregg                  LF
7. Rafael Ramirez               SS       7. Bruce Benedict                C
8. Ken Caminiti                 3B       8. Terry Blocker                CF
9. Mike Scott                    P       9. John Smoltz                   P

Top 5 Plays

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
t5 2 -23 RR 5,(1-2)  22% 47% 1-3 HOU K. Bass J. Smoltz Single to RF (Line Drive to Short RF); Hatcher Scores; Young Scores
t7 0 --- R 2,(1-0)  21% 71% 3-3 HOU B. Hatcher J. Smoltz Home Run (Line Drive to Deep LF)
b2 0 1-- 4,(2-1)  -13% 40% 0-1 ATL M. Lemke M. Scott Double to RF (Line Drive to RF Line); Murphy to 3B
t8 2 12- R 3,(2-0)  12% 88% 4-3 HOU G. Young C. Puleo Single to CF (Fly Ball to Short LF-CF); Ramirez Scores; Hatcher to 3B
t1 1 1-- R 4,(1-2)  12% 62% 0-0 HOU K. Bass J. Smoltz Double to LF (Line Drive to LF Line); Young Scores

Play By Play

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
Top of the 1st, Astros Batting, Tied 0-0, Braves' John Smoltz facing 1-2-3
t1 0 --- O 5,(3-1)  -2% 48% 0-0 HOU B. Hatcher J. Smoltz Flyball: RF
t1 1 --- 7,(3-2)  2% 50% 0-0 HOU G. Young J. Smoltz Walk
t1 1 1-- R 4,(1-2)  12% 62% 0-0 HOU K. Bass J. Smoltz Double to LF (Line Drive to LF Line); Young Scores
t1 1 -2- O 5,(1-2)  -3% 59% 1-0 HOU G. Davis J. Smoltz Strikeout Looking
t1 2 -2- O 4,(0-2)  -3% 56% 1-0 HOU A. Ashby J. Smoltz Groundout: 1B-P (Weak 1B)
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Astros 1, Braves 0.
Bottom of the 1st, Braves Batting, Behind 0-1, Astros' Mike Scott facing 1-2-3
b1 0 --- O 6,(2-2)  2% 59% 0-1 ATL R. Gant M. Scott Flyball: RF
b1 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  2% 60% 0-1 ATL J. Blauser M. Scott Flyball: CF (Deep CF-RF)
b1 2 --- O 1,(0-0)  1% 61% 0-1 ATL G. Perry M. Scott Groundout: 1B-P
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Astros 1, Braves 0.
Top of the 2nd, Astros Batting, Ahead 1-0, Braves' John Smoltz facing 6-7-8
t2 0 --- 2,(1-0)  3% 65% 1-0 HOU C. Reynolds J. Smoltz Single to LF (Pop Fly to Short LF-CF)
t2 0 1-- O 3,(1-1)  -3% 62% 1-0 HOU R. Ramirez J. Smoltz Flyball: CF (Short CF)
t2 1 1-- O 1,(0-0)  -3% 59% 1-0 HOU K. Caminiti J. Smoltz Lineout: RF (Deep RF)
t2 2 1-- O 3,(0-2)  -2% 57% 1-0 HOU M. Scott J. Smoltz Strikeout Looking
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Astros 1, Braves 0.
Bottom of the 2nd, Braves Batting, Behind 0-1, Astros' Mike Scott facing 4-5-6
b2 0 --- 8,(3-2)  -4% 53% 0-1 ATL D. Murphy M. Scott Single to CF (Line Drive)
b2 0 1-- 4,(2-1)  -13% 40% 0-1 ATL M. Lemke M. Scott Double to RF (Line Drive to RF Line); Murphy to 3B
b2 0 -23 RO 4,(0-2)  -1% 40% 0-1 ATL T. Gregg M. Scott Groundout: 2B-1B; Murphy Scores; Lemke to 3B
b2 1 --3 RO 2,(1-0)  -3% 37% 1-1 ATL B. Benedict M. Scott Bunt Groundout: 1B unassisted/Sacrifice; Lemke Scores
b2 2 --- O 1,(0-0)  1% 38% 2-1 ATL T. Blocker M. Scott Groundout: 1B-P
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Astros 1, Braves 2.
Top of the 3rd, Astros Batting, Behind 1-2, Braves' John Smoltz facing 1-2-3
t3 0 --- O 2,(0-1)  -3% 35% 1-2 HOU B. Hatcher J. Smoltz Flyball: CF
t3 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  -2% 33% 1-2 HOU G. Young J. Smoltz Flyball: SS (Short LF-CF)
t3 2 --- O 7,(3-2)  -1% 32% 1-2 HOU K. Bass J. Smoltz Strikeout Looking
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Astros 1, Braves 2.
Bottom of the 3rd, Braves Batting, Ahead 2-1, Astros' Mike Scott facing 9-1-2
b3 0 --- O 6,(1-2)  2% 34% 2-1 ATL J. Smoltz M. Scott Groundout: SS-1B
b3 1 --- O 6,(2-2)  1% 36% 2-1 ATL R. Gant M. Scott Strikeout Swinging
b3 2 --- R 5,(3-1)  -11% 25% 2-1 ATL J. Blauser M. Scott Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF)
b3 2 --- O 1,(0-0)  1% 25% 3-1 ATL G. Perry M. Scott Groundout: 1B unassisted
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Astros 1, Braves 3.
Top of the 4th, Astros Batting, Behind 1-3, Braves' John Smoltz facing 4-5-6
t4 0 --- O 6,(2-2)  -2% 23% 1-3 HOU G. Davis J. Smoltz Groundout: SS-1B
t4 1 --- 5,(3-1)  3% 26% 1-3 HOU A. Ashby J. Smoltz Walk
t4 1 1-- O 2,(0-1)  -3% 22% 1-3 HOU C. Reynolds J. Smoltz Groundout: SS-2B/Forceout at 2B
t4 2 1-- O 5,(3-1)  -2% 20% 1-3 HOU R. Ramirez J. Smoltz Flyball: CF (Deep CF)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Astros 1, Braves 3.
Bottom of the 4th, Braves Batting, Ahead 3-1, Astros' Mike Scott facing 4-5-6
b4 0 --- O 5,(2-2)  1% 21% 3-1 ATL D. Murphy M. Scott Strikeout Swinging
b4 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  1% 22% 3-1 ATL M. Lemke M. Scott Groundout: 2B-1B
b4 2 --- 2,(1-0)  -1% 21% 3-1 ATL T. Gregg M. Scott Double to RF (Line Drive to RF Line)
b4 2 -2- O 6,(3-2)  2% 23% 3-1 ATL B. Benedict M. Scott Foul Flyball: C
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Astros 1, Braves 3.
Top of the 5th, Astros Batting, Behind 1-3, Braves' John Smoltz facing 8-9-1
t5 0 --- O 7,(3-2)  -3% 20% 1-3 HOU K. Caminiti J. Smoltz Flyball: 3B
t5 1 --- O 5,(2-2)  -2% 18% 1-3 HOU M. Scott J. Smoltz Groundout: P-1B
t5 2 --- 4,(2-1)  2% 20% 1-3 HOU B. Hatcher J. Smoltz Single to 3B (Ground Ball)
t5 2 1-- 2,(1-0)  3% 23% 1-3 HOU G. Young J. Smoltz Single to RF (Line Drive to Short RF); Hatcher to 3B
t5 2 1-3 2,(0-1)  2% 25% 1-3 HOU K. Bass J. Smoltz Young Steals 2B
t5 2 -23 RR 5,(1-2)  22% 47% 1-3 HOU K. Bass J. Smoltz Single to RF (Line Drive to Short RF); Hatcher Scores; Young Scores
t5 2 1-- O 2,(0-1)  -3% 44% 3-3 HOU G. Davis J. Smoltz Foul Flyball: 3B (3B Foul)
2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Astros 3, Braves 3.
Bottom of the 5th, Braves Batting, Tied 3-3, Astros' Mike Scott facing 8-9-1
b5 0 --- O 2,(1-0)  3% 47% 3-3 ATL T. Blocker M. Scott Flyball: RF
b5 1 --- O 2,(0-1)  2% 49% 3-3 ATL J. Smoltz M. Scott Groundout: SS-1B
b5 2 --- O 4,(1-2)  1% 50% 3-3 ATL R. Gant M. Scott Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Astros 3, Braves 3.
Top of the 6th, Astros Batting, Tied 3-3, Braves' John Smoltz facing 5-6-7
t6 0 --- O 4,(2-1)  -3% 47% 3-3 HOU A. Ashby J. Smoltz Groundout: 1B unassisted
t6 1 --- 2,(0-1)  4% 50% 3-3 HOU C. Reynolds J. Smoltz Single to C/Bunt (Bunt to Front of Home)
t6 1 1-- O 6,(2-2)  -4% 46% 3-3 HOU R. Ramirez J. Smoltz Flyball: 2B (SS-2B)
t6 2 1-- 2,(1-0)  3% 49% 3-3 HOU K. Caminiti J. Smoltz Single to CF (Line Drive to Short CF); Reynolds to 2B
t6 2 12- 3,(2-0)  2% 52% 3-3 HOU M. Scott J. Smoltz Passed Ball; Reynolds to 3B; Caminiti to 2B
t6 2 -23 O 7,(3-2)  -9% 43% 3-3 HOU M. Scott J. Smoltz Popfly: 2B (Deep 2B)
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Astros 3, Braves 3.
Bottom of the 6th, Braves Batting, Tied 3-3, Astros' Mike Scott facing 2-3-4
b6 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  3% 46% 3-3 ATL J. Blauser M. Scott Strikeout Swinging
b6 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  2% 48% 3-3 ATL G. Perry M. Scott Bunt Groundout: 3B-1B
b6 2 --- O 5,(1-2)  2% 50% 3-3 ATL D. Murphy M. Scott Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Astros 3, Braves 3.
Top of the 7th, Astros Batting, Tied 3-3, Braves' John Smoltz facing 1-2-3
t7 0 --- R 2,(1-0)  21% 71% 3-3 HOU B. Hatcher J. Smoltz Home Run (Line Drive to Deep LF)
t7 0 --- 2,(1-0)  4% 75% 4-3 HOU G. Young J. Smoltz Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B)
t7 0 1-- OO 1,(0-0)  -7% 67% 4-3 HOU K. Bass J. Smoltz Ground Ball Double Play: 2B-SS-1B
t7 2 --- 1,(0-0)  1% 68% 4-3 HOU G. Davis J. Smoltz Single to LF (Line Drive)
t7 2 1-- 2,(1-0)  1% 70% 4-3 HOU A. Ashby J. Smoltz Wild Pitch; Davis to 2B
t7 2 -2- 4,(3-0)  1% 70% 4-3 HOU A. Ashby J. Smoltz Walk
Chuck Cary replaces John Smoltz pitching and batting 9th; Buddy Bell pinch hits for Craig Reynolds (2B) batting 6th
t7 2 12- O 2,(0-1)  -4% 66% 4-3 HOU B. Bell C. Cary Lineout: LF
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Astros 4, Braves 3.
Bottom of the 7th, Braves Batting, Behind 3-4, Astros' Mike Scott facing 5-6-7
Casey Candaele replaces Buddy Bell (PH) playing 2B batting 6th
b7 0 --- O 2,(0-1)  5% 71% 3-4 ATL M. Lemke M. Scott Flyball: LF (Short LF)
b7 1 --- O 2,(0-1)  3% 74% 3-4 ATL T. Gregg M. Scott Groundout: 2B-1B
b7 2 --- O 2,(1-0)  2% 76% 3-4 ATL B. Benedict M. Scott Flyball: CF (Short CF)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Astros 4, Braves 3.
Top of the 8th, Astros Batting, Ahead 4-3, Braves' Charlie Puleo facing 7-8-9
Charlie Puleo replaces Bruce Benedict (C) pitching and batting 7th; Ozzie Virgil replaces Chuck Cary (P) playing C batting 9th
t8 0 --- 1,(0-0)  3% 79% 4-3 HOU R. Ramirez C. Puleo Single to CF (Line Drive to Deep SS-2B)
t8 0 1-- O 5,(1-2)  -3% 77% 4-3 HOU K. Caminiti C. Puleo Strikeout Swinging
Louie Meadows pinch hits for Mike Scott (P) batting 9th
t8 1 1-- O 3,(0-2)  -3% 74% 4-3 HOU L. Meadows C. Puleo Strikeout Swinging
t8 2 1-- 1,(0-0)  2% 76% 4-3 HOU B. Hatcher C. Puleo Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B); Ramirez to 2B
t8 2 12- R 3,(2-0)  12% 88% 4-3 HOU G. Young C. Puleo Single to CF (Fly Ball to Short LF-CF); Ramirez Scores; Hatcher to 3B
t8 2 1-3 O 2,(1-1)  -2% 86% 5-3 HOU K. Bass C. Puleo Hatcher Picked off 3B (C-3B-C-SS)
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Astros 5, Braves 3.
Bottom of the 8th, Braves Batting, Behind 3-5, Astros' Dave Smith facing 8-9-1
Dave Smith replaces Louie Meadows (PH) pitching and batting 9th
b8 0 --- O 2,(1-0)  4% 90% 3-5 ATL T. Blocker D. Smith Flyball: CF (Deep CF-RF)
b8 1 --- O 3,(1-1)  3% 92% 3-5 ATL O. Virgil D. Smith Groundout: 3B-1B
b8 2 --- 5,(2-2)  -2% 90% 3-5 ATL R. Gant D. Smith Single to CF (Line Drive to Deep SS-2B)
b8 2 1-- O 4,(0-2)  4% 94% 3-5 ATL J. Blauser D. Smith Strikeout Looking
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Astros 5, Braves 3.
Top of the 9th, Astros Batting, Ahead 5-3, Braves' Charlie Puleo facing 3-4-5
t9 0 --- O 2,(0-1)  -1% 93% 5-3 HOU K. Bass C. Puleo Lineout: 1B (2B-1B)
t9 1 --- 3,(1-1)  1% 94% 5-3 HOU G. Davis C. Puleo Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B)
t9 1 1-- 6,(3-2)  1% 95% 5-3 HOU A. Ashby C. Puleo Walk; Davis to 2B
t9 1 12- 4,(3-0)  2% 96% 5-3 HOU C. Candaele C. Puleo Walk; Davis to 3B; Ashby to 2B
Joe Boever replaces Charlie Puleo pitching and batting 7th; Craig Biggio pinch runs for Alan Ashby (C) batting 5th
t9 1 123 OO 6,(1-2)  -4% 92% 5-3 HOU R. Ramirez J. Boever Ground Ball Double Play: 3B-1B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Astros 5, Braves 3.
Bottom of the 9th, Braves Batting, Behind 3-5, Astros' Dave Smith facing 3-4-5
Craig Biggio moves from PR to C
b9 0 --- 3,(1-1)  -9% 83% 3-5 ATL G. Perry D. Smith Single to RF (Line Drive)
b9 0 1-- O 4,(1-2)  6% 89% 3-5 ATL D. Murphy D. Smith Groundout: C-1B (Front of Home); Perry to 2B
b9 1 -2- O 3,(2-0)  7% 96% 3-5 ATL M. Lemke D. Smith Groundout: 2B-1B; Perry to 3B
b9 2 --3 R 2,(0-1)  -5% 91% 3-5 ATL T. Gregg D. Smith Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B); Perry Scores
Ted Simmons pinch hits for Joe Boever (P) batting 7th
b9 2 1-- O 4,(2-1)  9% 100% 4-5 ATL T. Simmons D. Smith Lineout: RF (Deep RF)
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Astros 5, Braves 4.

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  • Batter- The batter at the plate when this play occurred. If the play is a baserunning event, then the batter's name will be repeated as indicated by quotes.
  • Pitcher- The pitcher on the mound when this play occurred.
  • Play Detail- This is an explanation of the play that occurred. In some cases, batted ball location and type will be indicated within parentheses. Again, these are best efforts to the record the game as it happened. Also, plays made on the baserunners (including the batter as a baserunner) will be indicated in parentheses after the baserunner's name. Advancement of baserunners is given in cases where the advancement is not easily deduced or obvious from the play. For example, advancement for a walk will not be given, but for a single or double it will be given.

Please report any issues or strangeness you see with the description of plays given above. We have tested several hundred different types of plays, but, in all likelihood, there are still some errors or misinterpretations of the play-by-play data.

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