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ANA  9
SEA  5
 TBD  6
@BOS  2
 DET  8
NYY  1
 KCR  7
CHW  2
 OAK  8
TEX  2
 TOR  7
BAL  6
 ARI 10
SFG  4
 CIN  6
PIT  5
 STL  5
@HOU  3
 CHC  9
@MIL  4
 MON  6
@NYM  4
 PHI 17
FLA  3
 SDP  3
LAD  0
Standings at end of play this day

Astrodome, Attendance: 40,387

 Friday, April 16, 1999, 7:05PM
Time of Game: 3:10
Cardinals
5
6-3
Won 3
1st
 
                1  2  3   4  5  6   7  8  9    R  H  E
                -  -  -   -  -  -   -  -  -    -  -  -
Cardinals       0  0  0   5  0  0   0  0  0    5  9  0
Astros          0  0  1   1  0  1   0  0  0    3 11  1
W: Darren Oliver (1-1), L: Shane Reynolds (2-1), S: Ricky Bottalico (1)
 Astros
3
5-5
Lost 2
2nd, 1½ GB

Batting Stats

St. Louis Cardinals          AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
D Bragg LF                    3   0   0   0    2   2  .263  .943   25   14    0   0   
E Renteria SS                 4   0   1   0    1   0  .296  .795   15    9    1   5   
M McGwire 1B                  5   1   1   0    0   1  .290 1.205   12    9   14   0   2B,GDP
E Davis RF                    4   1   1   1    0   3  .156  .425   21   12    1   0   3B
  P Polanco 2B                0   0   0   0    0   0  .304  .863              0   0   
F Tatis 3B                    4   1   1   1    0   1  .233  .945   13   10    1   4   GDP
J Drew CF                     3   0   0   0    1   2  .115  .387   22   12    1   0   
E Marrero C                   4   1   1   1    0   1  .286  .842   10    7    5   2   3B
J McEwing 2B-RF               4   1   2   1    0   1  .414  .916   17   13    4   3   
D Oliver P                    3   0   2   1    0   1  .500 1.250   10    7    0   1   2B
  M Busby P                   0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
  W McGee PH                  1   0   0   0    0   1  .200  .494    3    3    0   0   
  R Bottalico P               0   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .000              0   0   
Totals                       35   5   9   0    4  13              148   96   27  15
Batting Events
2B: M McGwire (2, off S Reynolds); D Oliver (1, off S Reynolds).
3B: E Marrero (1, off S Reynolds); E Davis (1, off S Reynolds).
TB: D Oliver 3; E Davis 3; E Marrero 3; J McEwing 2; M McGwire 2; F Tatis; E Renteria.
GIDP: M McGwire (2); F Tatis (1).
RBI: E Marrero (3); E Davis (4); F Tatis (9); J McEwing (5); D Oliver (1).
Team LOB: 7.
With RISP: 3 for 9.
Fielding Events
DP: 2. E Renteria-M McGwire; F Tatis-M McGwire.
Houston Astros               AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
C Biggio 2B                   5   1   2   2    0   2  .256  .845   20   14    4   3   HR
D Bell RF                     5   0   0   0    0   0  .243  .651   16   12    0   0   
J Bagwell 1B                  3   0   3   0    2   0  .355  .995   22    8    4   0   2B
K Caminiti 3B                 3   0   0   0    2   0  .185  .667   20    7    1   2   
R Hidalgo LF                  5   0   1   0    0   1  .205  .689   35   26    1   0   GDP
C Everett CF                  4   0   1   0    0   1  .351  .928    9    8    2   0   2B
T Eusebio C                   4   1   2   0    0   0  .300  .764   17   10   13   0   2B
R Gutierrez SS                3   1   2   0    1   1  .409 1.162   16    7    2   1   3B
S Reynolds P                  1   0   0   0    0   1  .400  .900    8    7    0   0   SH
  A Diaz PH                   1   0   0   1    0   0  .250  .500    3    2    0   0   
  S Elarton P                 0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
  B Spiers PH                 1   0   0   0    0   1  .286  .857    5    3    0   0   
  T Miller P                  0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
Totals                       35   3  11   0    5   7              171  104   27   6
Batting Events
2B: T Eusebio (2, off R Bottalico); J Bagwell (1, off D Oliver); C Everett (3, off D Oliver).
3B: R Gutierrez (2, off D Oliver).
HR: C Biggio (2, off D Oliver; 3rd inn, 0 on, 0 outs to Deep LF).
SH: S Reynolds (1, off D Oliver).
TB: C Biggio 5; R Gutierrez 4; J Bagwell 4; T Eusebio 3; C Everett 2; R Hidalgo.
GIDP: R Hidalgo (2).
RBI: C Biggio 2 (4); A Diaz (1).
Team LOB: 11.
With RISP: 0 for 16.
Fielding Events
DP: 2. K Caminiti-C Biggio-J Bagwell; R Gutierrez-C Biggio-J Bagwell.
E: K Caminiti (3).

Pitching Stats

St. Louis Cardinals           IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
D Oliver, W (1-1)              5.2   9   3   3    2   2   1   3.55   27   98-62   35· 9·18   14· 9· 3· 0     39    -     1.11   0.05
M Busby, H (3)                 1.1   1   0   0    2   1   0   8.44    6   22-12    5· 3· 4    2· 1· 1· 0          0-0    1.94   0.10
R Bottalico, S (1)             2     1   0   0    1   4   0   0.00    8   40-23    8· 9· 6    1· 2· 0· 0          0-0    2.15   0.20
Totals                         9    11   3   3    5   7   1          41  160-97   48·21·28   17·12· 4· 0           -  
Houston Astros                IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
S Reynolds, L (2-1)            6     8   5   5    1  10   0   3.79   27   97-65   29·21·15    7· 9· 4· 0     45    -     0.85  -0.24
S Elarton                      2     1   0   0    2   3   0   0.00    9   38-24   13·10· 1    0· 4· 2· 0          0-0    0.89   0.07
T Miller                       1     0   0   0    1   0   0   3.86    3   11-6     4· 1· 1    2· 0· 0· 0          0-0    0.35   0.02
Totals                         9     9   5   5    4  13   0          39  146-95   46·32·17    9·13· 6· 0           -
Balks: None.
WP: D Oliver (1); S Reynolds (1).
HBP: None.
IBB: None.
Pickoffs: None.

Other Info

Umpires: HP - Bob Davidson, 1B - Mike Winters, 2B - Kerwin Danley, 3B - Ed Montague.
Time of Game: 3:10.
Attendance: 40,387.
Start Time Weather: 72° F, Wind 0mph, In Dome.

Lineups

   St. Louis Cardinals                       Houston Astros                               
1. Darren Bragg                 LF       1. Craig Biggio                 2B
2. Edgar Renteria               SS       2. Derek Bell                   RF
3. Mark McGwire                 1B       3. Jeff Bagwell                 1B
4. Eric Davis                   RF       4. Ken Caminiti                 3B
5. Fernando Tatis               3B       5. Richard Hidalgo              LF
6. J.D. Drew                    CF       6. Carl Everett                 CF
7. Eli Marrero                   C       7. Tony Eusebio                  C
8. Joe McEwing                  2B       8. Ricky Gutierrez              SS
9. Darren Oliver                 P       9. Shane Reynolds                P

Top 5 Plays

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
b7 0 12- OO 2,(0-1)  20% 80% 3-5 HOU R. Hidalgo M. Busby Ground Ball Double Play: SS-1B (SS-2B); Bagwell to 3B
t4 0 -2- R 6,(3-2)  15% 61% 0-1 STL E. Davis S. Reynolds Triple to CF (Line Drive); McGwire Scores
t4 1 1-- R 2,(0-1)  14% 76% 2-1 STL E. Marrero S. Reynolds Triple to RF (Fly Ball to Deep CF-RF); Tatis Scores
b8 0 --- 4,(2-1)  -11% 71% 3-5 HOU T. Eusebio R. Bottalico Double to CF (Fly Ball to Deep CF-RF)
b3 0 --- R 4,(2-1)  -11% 33% 0-0 HOU C. Biggio D. Oliver Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF)

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, Cardinals Batting, Tied 0-0, Astros' Shane Reynolds facing 1-2-3
t1 0 --- 5,(3-1)  3% 53% 0-0 STL D. Bragg S. Reynolds Walk
t1 0 1-- O 2,(0-1)  -3% 50% 0-0 STL E. Renteria S. Reynolds Lineout: LF (Deep LF)
t1 1 1-- O 2,(1-0)  -3% 47% 0-0 STL M. McGwire S. Reynolds Flyball: CF
t1 2 1-- O 5,(2-2)  -2% 45% 0-0 STL E. Davis S. Reynolds Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 0, Astros 0.
Bottom of the 1st, Astros Batting, Tied 0-0, Cardinals' Darren Oliver facing 1-2-3
b1 0 --- O 7,(2-2)  2% 47% 0-0 HOU C. Biggio D. Oliver Strikeout Swinging
b1 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  2% 49% 0-0 HOU D. Bell D. Oliver Flyball: RF (Deep CF-RF)
b1 2 --- 3,(2-0)  -1% 48% 0-0 HOU J. Bagwell D. Oliver Single to SS (Ground Ball to P's Right)
b1 2 1-- 5,(3-1)  -2% 46% 0-0 HOU K. Caminiti D. Oliver Walk; Bagwell to 2B
b1 2 12- 10,(2-2)  -2% 44% 0-0 HOU R. Hidalgo D. Oliver Wild Pitch; Bagwell to 3B; Caminiti to 2B
b1 2 -23 O 11,(3-2)  6% 50% 0-0 HOU R. Hidalgo D. Oliver Groundout: 2B-1B (2B-1B)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cardinals 0, Astros 0.
Top of the 2nd, Cardinals Batting, Tied 0-0, Astros' Shane Reynolds facing 5-6-7
t2 0 --- O 7,(2-2)  -2% 48% 0-0 STL F. Tatis S. Reynolds Strikeout Swinging
t2 1 --- O 7,(3-2)  -2% 46% 0-0 STL J. Drew S. Reynolds Foul Popfly: 3B
t2 2 --- O 1,(0-0)  -1% 45% 0-0 STL E. Marrero S. Reynolds Popfly: 2B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 0, Astros 0.
Bottom of the 2nd, Astros Batting, Tied 0-0, Cardinals' Darren Oliver facing 6-7-8
b2 0 --- 1,(0-0)  -6% 39% 0-0 HOU C. Everett D. Oliver Double to LF (Ground Ball)
b2 0 -2- OO 6,(2-2)  10% 49% 0-0 HOU T. Eusebio D. Oliver Double Play: Groundout: 3B-1B
b2 2 --- 5,(3-1)  -1% 48% 0-0 HOU R. Gutierrez D. Oliver Walk
b2 2 1-- O 4,(0-2)  2% 50% 0-0 HOU S. Reynolds D. Oliver Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 0, Astros 0.
Top of the 3rd, Cardinals Batting, Tied 0-0, Astros' Shane Reynolds facing 8-9-1
t3 0 --- O 3,(0-2)  -3% 47% 0-0 STL J. McEwing S. Reynolds Strikeout Swinging
t3 1 --- 3,(1-1)  3% 50% 0-0 STL D. Oliver S. Reynolds Single to CF (Ground Ball)
t3 1 1-- O 7,(1-2)  -3% 47% 0-0 STL D. Bragg S. Reynolds Strikeout Swinging
t3 2 1-- O 3,(2-0)  -3% 44% 0-0 STL E. Renteria S. Reynolds Groundout: 2B-SS/Forceout at 2B (SS-2B)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 0, Astros 0.
Bottom of the 3rd, Astros Batting, Tied 0-0, Cardinals' Darren Oliver facing 1-2-3
b3 0 --- R 4,(2-1)  -11% 33% 0-0 HOU C. Biggio D. Oliver Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF)
b3 0 --- O 4,(2-1)  2% 36% 1-0 HOU D. Bell D. Oliver Groundout: SS-1B
b3 1 --- 2,(1-0)  -2% 33% 1-0 HOU J. Bagwell D. Oliver Single to LF (Ground Ball thru SS-3B Hole)
b3 1 1-- O 2,(1-0)  3% 36% 1-0 HOU K. Caminiti D. Oliver Flyball: CF
b3 2 1-- 3,(0-2)  -2% 34% 1-0 HOU R. Hidalgo D. Oliver Single to CF (Fly Ball); Bagwell to 3B
b3 2 1-3 O 4,(1-2)  5% 38% 1-0 HOU C. Everett D. Oliver Groundout: 2B unassisted/Forceout at 2B (SS-2B)
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cardinals 0, Astros 1.
Top of the 4th, Cardinals Batting, Behind 0-1, Astros' Shane Reynolds facing 3-4-5
t4 0 --- 2,(0-1)  7% 46% 0-1 STL M. McGwire S. Reynolds Double to CF (Line Drive to Deep CF-RF)
t4 0 -2- R 6,(3-2)  15% 61% 0-1 STL E. Davis S. Reynolds Triple to CF (Line Drive); McGwire Scores
t4 0 --3 R 2,(0-1)  5% 65% 1-1 STL F. Tatis S. Reynolds Single to LF (Line Drive); Davis Scores
t4 0 1-- O 4,(1-2)  -3% 62% 2-1 STL J. Drew S. Reynolds Strikeout Swinging
t4 1 1-- R 2,(0-1)  14% 76% 2-1 STL E. Marrero S. Reynolds Triple to RF (Fly Ball to Deep CF-RF); Tatis Scores
t4 1 --3 R 3,(1-1)  5% 80% 3-1 STL J. McEwing S. Reynolds Single to SS (Ground Ball to Weak SS-2B); Marrero Scores
t4 1 1-- R 1,(0-0)  7% 88% 4-1 STL D. Oliver S. Reynolds Double to LF (Ground Ball thru SS-3B Hole); McEwing Scores
t4 1 -2- O 5,(2-2)  -2% 86% 5-1 STL D. Bragg S. Reynolds Strikeout Swinging
t4 2 -2- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 84% 5-1 STL E. Renteria S. Reynolds Popfly: 2B (SS-2B)
5 runs, 6 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 5, Astros 1.
Bottom of the 4th, Astros Batting, Behind 1-5, Cardinals' Darren Oliver facing 7-8-9
b4 0 --- 5,(2-2)  -3% 81% 1-5 HOU T. Eusebio D. Oliver Single to RF (Line Drive to Short CF-RF)
b4 0 1-- 2,(1-0)  -6% 75% 1-5 HOU R. Gutierrez D. Oliver Single to RF (Line Drive to Deep 2B-1B); Eusebio to 2B
b4 0 12- O 4,(1-2)  2% 77% 1-5 HOU S. Reynolds D. Oliver Bunt Groundout: P-2B/Sacrifice (P's Right); Eusebio to 3B; Gutierrez to 2B
b4 1 -23 RO 1,(0-0)  2% 79% 1-5 HOU C. Biggio D. Oliver Groundout: 2B-1B; Eusebio Scores; Gutierrez to 3B
b4 2 --3 O 3,(0-2)  4% 83% 2-5 HOU D. Bell D. Oliver Groundout: SS-1B
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 5, Astros 2.
Top of the 5th, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 5-2, Astros' Shane Reynolds facing 3-4-5
t5 0 --- 1,(0-0)  2% 84% 5-2 STL M. McGwire S. Reynolds Reached on E5 (Ground Ball to SS-3B Hole)
t5 0 1-- O 5,(2-2)  -2% 83% 5-2 STL E. Davis S. Reynolds Strikeout Swinging
t5 1 1-- OO 3,(1-1)  -3% 80% 5-2 STL F. Tatis S. Reynolds Ground Ball Double Play: 3B-2B-1B (SS-3B Hole)
0 runs, 0 hits, 1 error, 0 LOB. Cardinals 5, Astros 2.
Bottom of the 5th, Astros Batting, Behind 2-5, Cardinals' Darren Oliver facing 3-4-5
b5 0 --- 5,(3-1)  -7% 73% 2-5 HOU J. Bagwell D. Oliver Double to CF (Line Drive)
b5 0 -2- O 2,(0-1)  5% 78% 2-5 HOU K. Caminiti D. Oliver Groundout: SS-1B (Weak SS)
b5 1 -2- O 3,(0-2)  4% 82% 2-5 HOU R. Hidalgo D. Oliver Popfly: 2B (Deep 2B)
b5 2 -2- O 1,(0-0)  3% 85% 2-5 HOU C. Everett D. Oliver Groundout: 3B-1B (Weak 3B)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 5, Astros 2.
Top of the 6th, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 5-2, Astros' Shane Reynolds facing 6-7-8
t6 0 --- O 6,(2-2)  -1% 84% 5-2 STL J. Drew S. Reynolds Strikeout Swinging
t6 1 --- O 4,(1-2)  -1% 83% 5-2 STL E. Marrero S. Reynolds Strikeout Swinging
t6 2 --- 3,(2-0)  1% 84% 5-2 STL J. McEwing S. Reynolds Single to CF (Ground Ball thru SS-2B)
t6 2 1-- 2,(1-0)  1% 84% 5-2 STL D. Oliver S. Reynolds Wild Pitch; McEwing to 2B
t6 2 -2- O 4,(1-2)  -2% 82% 5-2 STL D. Oliver S. Reynolds Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 5, Astros 2.
Bottom of the 6th, Astros Batting, Behind 2-5, Cardinals' Darren Oliver facing 7-8-9
b6 0 --- O 2,(1-0)  3% 85% 2-5 HOU T. Eusebio D. Oliver Groundout: 3B-1B
b6 1 --- 5,(3-1)  -7% 79% 2-5 HOU R. Gutierrez D. Oliver Triple to RF (Fly Ball to Deep RF)
Alex Diaz pinch hits for Shane Reynolds (P) batting 9th
b6 1 --3 RO 3,(1-1)  0% 79% 2-5 HOU A. Diaz D. Oliver Groundout: 2B-1B (SS-2B); Gutierrez Scores
Mike Busby replaces Darren Oliver pitching and batting 9th
b6 2 --- 3,(1-1)  -2% 77% 3-5 HOU C. Biggio M. Busby Single to LF (Line Drive to Deep SS-3B Hole)
b6 2 1-- O 2,(1-0)  4% 81% 3-5 HOU D. Bell M. Busby Groundout: SS-1B (Weak SS)
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 5, Astros 3.
Top of the 7th, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 5-3, Astros' Scott Elarton facing 1-2-3
Scott Elarton replaces Alex Diaz (PH) pitching and batting 9th
t7 0 --- 7,(3-2)  2% 83% 5-3 STL D. Bragg S. Elarton Walk
t7 0 1-- 2,(0-1)  4% 86% 5-3 STL E. Renteria S. Elarton Single to RF (Line Drive to Short RF); Bragg to 2B
t7 0 12- O 4,(1-2)  -4% 83% 5-3 STL M. McGwire S. Elarton Strikeout Swinging
t7 1 12- O 5,(2-2)  -3% 80% 5-3 STL E. Davis S. Elarton Strikeout Swinging
t7 2 12- O 1,(0-0)  -3% 77% 5-3 STL F. Tatis S. Elarton Flyball: CF
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cardinals 5, Astros 3.
Bottom of the 7th, Astros Batting, Behind 3-5, Cardinals' Mike Busby facing 3-4-5
Placido Polanco replaces Eric Davis (RF) playing 2B batting 4th; Joe McEwing moves from 2B to RF
b7 0 --- 7,(3-2)  -7% 70% 3-5 HOU J. Bagwell M. Busby Walk
b7 0 1-- 5,(3-1)  -10% 59% 3-5 HOU K. Caminiti M. Busby Walk; Bagwell to 2B
b7 0 12- OO 2,(0-1)  20% 80% 3-5 HOU R. Hidalgo M. Busby Ground Ball Double Play: SS-1B (SS-2B); Bagwell to 3B
b7 2 --3 O 3,(0-2)  6% 85% 3-5 HOU C. Everett M. Busby Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 5, Astros 3.
Top of the 8th, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 5-3, Astros' Scott Elarton facing 6-7-8
t8 0 --- 5,(3-1)  2% 87% 5-3 STL J. Drew S. Elarton Walk
t8 0 1-- O 3,(2-0)  -2% 85% 5-3 STL E. Marrero S. Elarton Lineout: SS
t8 1 1-- O 8,(1-2)  -2% 84% 5-3 STL J. McEwing S. Elarton Foul Popfly: 1B
Willie McGee pinch hits for Mike Busby (P) batting 9th
t8 2 1-- O 3,(0-2)  -2% 82% 5-3 STL W. McGee S. Elarton Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 5, Astros 3.
Bottom of the 8th, Astros Batting, Behind 3-5, Cardinals' Ricky Bottalico facing 7-8-9
Ricky Bottalico replaces Willie McGee (PH) pitching and batting 9th
b8 0 --- 4,(2-1)  -11% 71% 3-5 HOU T. Eusebio R. Bottalico Double to CF (Fly Ball to Deep CF-RF)
b8 0 -2- O 4,(1-2)  8% 79% 3-5 HOU R. Gutierrez R. Bottalico Strikeout Swinging
Bill Spiers pinch hits for Scott Elarton (P) batting 9th
b8 1 -2- O 5,(2-2)  7% 86% 3-5 HOU B. Spiers R. Bottalico Strikeout Swinging
b8 2 -2- O 5,(1-2)  6% 92% 3-5 HOU C. Biggio R. Bottalico Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 5, Astros 3.
Top of the 9th, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 5-3, Astros' Trever Miller facing 1-2-3
Trever Miller replaces Bill Spiers (PH) pitching and batting 9th
t9 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -1% 91% 5-3 STL D. Bragg T. Miller Groundout: 3B-1B (SS-3B Hole)
t9 1 --- 7,(3-2)  1% 92% 5-3 STL E. Renteria T. Miller Walk
t9 1 1-- OO 3,(1-1)  -2% 90% 5-3 STL M. McGwire T. Miller Ground Ball Double Play: SS-2B-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 5, Astros 3.
Bottom of the 9th, Astros Batting, Behind 3-5, Cardinals' Ricky Bottalico facing 2-3-4
b9 0 --- O 6,(1-2)  5% 95% 3-5 HOU D. Bell R. Bottalico Flyball: RF (Deep RF)
b9 1 --- 5,(3-1)  -7% 88% 3-5 HOU J. Bagwell R. Bottalico Walk
b9 1 1-- 1,(0-0)  -1% 87% 3-5 HOU K. Caminiti R. Bottalico Defensive Indifference; Bagwell to 2B
b9 1 -2- O 5,(3-1)  8% 95% 3-5 HOU K. Caminiti R. Bottalico Groundout: 3B-1B (SS-3B Hole)
b9 2 -2- O 6,(3-2)  5% 100% 3-5 HOU R. Hidalgo R. Bottalico Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 5, Astros 3.

Retrosheet.org Boxscore:HOU199904160

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  • RoB- This gives the baserunner (Runners on Base) configuration at the start of the play. "1-3" would mean runners on first and third. Clicking on this will show the defensive players and baserunners on the field for this play.
  • R/O- This has a "O" for every out on the play and an "R" for every run that scored on the play. Some plays will have both in no particular order.
  • Pit- When available, the number of pitches in this plate appearance. Clicking on this number will show the sequence of pitches thrown including, when available, things like runner going, ball blocked, attempted pickoffs and the like. We believe this data to be as accurate as humanly possible, but there are going to be some errors in the data, so please take it with a grain of salt. Clicking on this will show the defensive players and baserunners on the field for this play.
  • wWPA- Winning Team's Win Probability Added. The amount that this play increased or decreased the eventual winning team's probability of winning the game. More About Win Probability Added
  • wWE- Winning Team's Win Expectancy. The probability of the eventual winning team winning the game prior to this play given two average teams playing each other. More About Win Probability Added
  • Score- The score from the perspective of the batting team.
  • 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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In some cases, the results from play-by-play data will contradict results in the official record. The official record has many, many errors, but we have not undertaken to reconcile those errors. Pitch-by-pitch data should not be taken as completely accurate, though we believe it to be as accurate as is currently possible.

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