You Are Here > Baseball-Reference.com > Box Scores > 2001 > Sep 25, 2001, Cardinals at Astros Play by Play and Box Score

View a short video showing advanced box score features / click orange/red text for additional info

BAL 12
@BOS  7
 MIN  4
@CHW  2
 CLE 11
TOR  7
 DET  6
@KCR  4
 TBD  4
@NYY  0
 OAK  9
ANA  3
 SEA 13
@TEX  2
 MIL  9
@ARI  4
 SDP  8
@COL  7
 ATL  5
@FLA  2
(11)		 STL  3
@HOU  2
 LAD  9
SFG  5
 NYM  2
@MON  0
 CIN  8
@PHI  1
 PIT 13
CHC  1
Standings at end of play this day

Minute Maid Park, Attendance: 39,715

 Tuesday, September 25, 2001, 7:07PM
Time of Game: 2:38
Cardinals
3
86-66
Won 1
2nd, 4½ GB
 
                1  2  3   4  5  6   7  8  9    R  H  E
                -  -  -   -  -  -   -  -  -    -  -  -
Cardinals       0  0  2   0  0  0   0  1  0    3  7  1
Astros          2  0  0   0  0  0   0  0  0    2  3  1
W: Woody Williams (14-9), L: Wade Miller (16-8)
 Astros
2
90-61
Lost 1
1st

Batting Stats

St. Louis Cardinals          AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
F Vina 2B                     4   1   0   0    1   0  .303  .766   14    8    2   3   
P Polanco SS                  5   0   1   0    0   1  .313  .742   16   10    1   5   
J Drew RF                     3   0   1   1    1   0  .322 1.019   20   11    1   0   
A Pujols LF                   4   0   0   0    0   2  .331 1.019   15   10    0   0   
J Edmonds CF                  4   1   2   0    0   0  .290  .930   11    9    3   0   
M McGwire 1B                  2   0   0   0    2   1  .181  .784   28   16    8   0   
C Paquette 3B                 3   0   1   1    1   1  .277  .787   17   11    2   0   
E Marrero C                   3   1   1   0    0   1  .258  .715    8    7    6   1   
  K Robinson PH               1   0   0   0    0   1  .284  .658    3    3    0   0   
  M Matheny C                 0   0   0   0    0   0  .211  .573              4   0   
W Williams P                  4   0   1   0    0   0  .182  .464    8    7    0   0   
Totals                       33   3   7   0    5   7              140   92   27   9
Batting Events
TB: J Edmonds 2; C Paquette; J Drew; W Williams; E Marrero; P Polanco.
RBI: J Drew (68); C Paquette (61).
2-out RBI: C Paquette; J Drew.
Team LOB: 8.
With RISP: 2 for 7.
Fielding Events
DP: 2. E Marrero-C Paquette; P Polanco-F Vina-M McGwire.
E: C Paquette (5).
Houston Astros               AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
C Biggio 2B                   4   1   1   0    0   1  .290  .827   18   11    3   4   2B
J Lugo SS                     3   0   1   0    0   2  .266  .714   17   11    2   2   SH
J Bagwell 1B                  3   1   0   0    1   1  .290  .969   24   14    9   2   GDP
L Berkman RF                  3   0   0   1    1   1  .338 1.074   16    8    1   0   
D Ward LF                     4   0   0   1    0   2  .266  .802   16    9    2   0   
V Castilla 3B                 3   0   1   0    1   0  .266  .794   18   10    0   1   CS
R Hidalgo CF                  2   0   0   0    0   0  .274  .805    9    5    2   0   HBP
B Ausmus C                    3   0   0   0    0   1  .234  .636    9    6    7   1   
W Miller P                    3   0   0   0    0   1  .180  .419   11    8    1   1   
  M Jackson P                 0   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .000              0   0   
  M Williams P                0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
Totals                       28   2   3   0    3   9              138   82   27  11
Batting Events
2B: C Biggio (33, off W Williams).
SH: J Lugo (11, off W Williams).
HBP: R Hidalgo (15, by W Williams).
TB: C Biggio 2; V Castilla; J Lugo.
GIDP: J Bagwell (18).
RBI: L Berkman (121); D Ward (38).
Team LOB: 4.
With RISP: 0 for 4.
Fielding Events
E: L Berkman (5).
Baserunning Events
CS: V Castilla (4, 3rd base by W Williams/E Marrero).

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
W Williams, W (14-9)           9     3   2   1    3   9   0   4.24   33  138-82   36·14·32   10·10· 2· 0     81    -     1.33   0.63
Totals                         9     3   2   1    3   9   0          33  138-82   36·14·32   10·10· 2· 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
W Miller, L (16-8)             7.2   7   3   2    5   6   0   3.56   34  126-80   43·14·23    8·15· 6· 0     56    -     1.28   0.04
M Jackson                      0.1   0   0   0    0   1   0   4.31    1    3-3     1· 1· 1    0· 0· 0· 0          2-0    1.83   0.05
M Williams                     1     0   0   0    0   0   0   3.30    3    7-6     6· 0· 0    2· 1· 0· 0          0-0    0.57   0.04
Totals                         9     7   3   2    5   7   0          38  136-89   50·15·24   10·16· 6· 0          2-0
Balks: None.
WP: None.
HBP: W Williams (8; R Hidalgo).
IBB: None.
Pickoffs: None.

Other Info

Umpires: HP - Jim Joyce, 1B - Gary Cederstrom, 2B - Marvin Hudson, 3B - Tim Welke.
Time of Game: 2:38.
Attendance: 39,715.
Field Condition: Unknown.
Start Time Weather: 73° F, Wind 3mph from Left to Right, Sunny.

Lineups

   St. Louis Cardinals                       Houston Astros                               
1. Fernando Vina                2B       1. Craig Biggio                 2B
2. Placido Polanco              SS       2. Julio Lugo                   SS
3. J.D. Drew                    RF       3. Jeff Bagwell                 1B
4. Albert Pujols                LF       4. Lance Berkman                RF
5. Jim Edmonds                  CF       5. Daryle Ward                  LF
6. Mark McGwire                 1B       6. Vinny Castilla               3B
7. Craig Paquette               3B       7. Richard Hidalgo              CF
8. Eli Marrero                   C       8. Brad Ausmus                   C
9. Woody Williams                P       9. Wade Miller                   P

Top 5 Plays

Glossary · Click headers to sort · CSV · PRE · View Pitches · wWE and wWPA Explanation
Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
t8 2 12- R 2,(0-1)  24% 72% 2-2 STL C. Paquette W. Miller Single to CF (Line Drive to Short CF); Edmonds Scores; McGwire to 2B
t3 2 12- RR 3,(1-1)  19% 48% 0-2 STL J. Drew W. Miller Single to RF (Line Drive); Marrero Scores; Vina Scores/Adv on E9/unER/No RBI; Drew to 3B
b4 1 12- OO 6,(3-2)  11% 50% 2-2 HOU B. Ausmus W. Williams Double Play: Strikeout Swinging, Castilla Caught Stealing 3B (C-3B)
b1 1 1-3 R 3,(1-1)  -10% 29% 0-0 HOU L. Berkman W. Williams Reached on E5 (Ground Ball); Biggio Scores; Bagwell to 3B; Berkman to 2B
b9 0 --- O 5,(2-2)  10% 88% 2-3 HOU L. Berkman W. Williams Strikeout Swinging

Play By Play

Glossary · Click headers to sort · CSV · PRE · View Pitches · Box Score Explanation · wWE and wWPA Explanation
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' Wade Miller facing 1-2-3
t1 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 48% 0-0 STL F. Vina W. Miller Groundout: P-1B
t1 1 --- O 4,(1-2)  -2% 46% 0-0 STL P. Polanco W. Miller Strikeout Swinging
t1 2 --- 7,(3-2)  1% 47% 0-0 STL J. Drew W. Miller Walk
t1 2 1-- O 4,(2-1)  -2% 45% 0-0 STL A. Pujols W. Miller Groundout: 2B-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 0, Astros 0.
Bottom of the 1st, Astros Batting, Tied 0-0, Cardinals' Woody Williams facing 1-2-3
b1 0 --- 5,(3-1)  -6% 39% 0-0 HOU C. Biggio W. Williams Double (Line Drive to CF-RF)
b1 0 -2- O 2,(0-1)  1% 41% 0-0 HOU J. Lugo W. Williams Bunt Groundout: 2B-1B/Sacrifice; Biggio to 3B
b1 1 --3 6,(3-2)  -2% 39% 0-0 HOU J. Bagwell W. Williams Walk
b1 1 1-3 R 3,(1-1)  -10% 29% 0-0 HOU L. Berkman W. Williams Reached on E5 (Ground Ball); Biggio Scores; Bagwell to 3B; Berkman to 2B
b1 1 -23 RO 2,(1-0)  -0% 28% 1-0 HOU D. Ward W. Williams Groundout: 1B unassisted; Bagwell Scores/unER; Berkman to 3B
b1 2 --3 7,(3-2)  -1% 28% 2-0 HOU V. Castilla W. Williams Walk
b1 2 1-3 O 2,(0-1)  4% 31% 2-0 HOU R. Hidalgo W. Williams Foul Flyball: 3B (Deep 3B)
2 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 2 LOB. Cardinals 0, Astros 2.
Top of the 2nd, Cardinals Batting, Behind 0-2, Astros' Wade Miller facing 5-6-7
t2 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 29% 0-2 STL J. Edmonds W. Miller Flyball: CF
t2 1 --- O 5,(2-2)  -2% 27% 0-2 STL M. McGwire W. Miller Popfly: SS
t2 2 --- O 6,(2-2)  -1% 26% 0-2 STL C. Paquette W. Miller Strikeout Looking
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 0, Astros 2.
Bottom of the 2nd, Astros Batting, Ahead 2-0, Cardinals' Woody Williams facing 8-9-1
b2 0 --- O 2,(0-1)  2% 28% 2-0 HOU B. Ausmus W. Williams Groundout: SS-1B
b2 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  1% 29% 2-0 HOU W. Miller W. Williams Flyball: CF
b2 2 --- O 4,(2-1)  1% 30% 2-0 HOU C. Biggio W. Williams Groundout: SS-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 0, Astros 2.
Top of the 3rd, Cardinals Batting, Behind 0-2, Astros' Wade Miller facing 8-9-1
t3 0 --- 3,(0-2)  4% 34% 0-2 STL E. Marrero W. Miller Single to CF (Line Drive)
t3 0 1-- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 31% 0-2 STL W. Williams W. Miller Groundout: SS-1B; Marrero to 2B
t3 1 -2- 4,(3-0)  2% 34% 0-2 STL F. Vina W. Miller Walk
t3 1 12- O 4,(2-1)  -5% 29% 0-2 STL P. Polanco W. Miller Popfly: 2B
t3 2 12- RR 3,(1-1)  19% 48% 0-2 STL J. Drew W. Miller Single to RF (Line Drive); Marrero Scores; Vina Scores/Adv on E9/unER/No RBI; Drew to 3B
t3 2 --3 O 4,(2-1)  -4% 44% 2-2 STL A. Pujols W. Miller Groundout: 2B-1B
2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 LOB. Cardinals 2, Astros 2.
Bottom of the 3rd, Astros Batting, Tied 2-2, Cardinals' Woody Williams facing 2-3-4
b3 0 --- 4,(1-2)  -4% 40% 2-2 HOU J. Lugo W. Williams Single (Ground Ball)
b3 0 1-- OO 7,(3-2)  8% 49% 2-2 HOU J. Bagwell W. Williams Ground Ball Double Play: SS-2B-1B
b3 2 --- O 2,(1-0)  1% 50% 2-2 HOU L. Berkman W. Williams Flyball: CF
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 2, Astros 2.
Top of the 4th, Cardinals Batting, Tied 2-2, Astros' Wade Miller facing 5-6-7
t4 0 --- 3,(1-1)  4% 54% 2-2 STL J. Edmonds W. Miller Single to CF (Line Drive)
t4 0 1-- O 4,(0-2)  -7% 47% 2-2 STL M. McGwire W. Miller Baserunner Out Advancing; Edmonds out at 2B/C-1B-2B
t4 1 --- O 6,(1-2)  -2% 45% 2-2 STL M. McGwire W. Miller Strikeout Swinging
t4 2 --- O 3,(0-2)  -1% 44% 2-2 STL C. Paquette W. Miller Groundout: SS-1B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 2, Astros 2.
Bottom of the 4th, Astros Batting, Tied 2-2, Cardinals' Woody Williams facing 5-6-7
b4 0 --- O 4,(2-1)  3% 47% 2-2 HOU D. Ward W. Williams Flyball: RF
b4 1 --- 7,(3-2)  -3% 44% 2-2 HOU V. Castilla W. Williams Single to CF (Line Drive)
b4 1 1-- 3,(1-1)  -4% 39% 2-2 HOU R. Hidalgo W. Williams Hit By Pitch; Castilla to 2B
b4 1 12- OO 6,(3-2)  11% 50% 2-2 HOU B. Ausmus W. Williams Double Play: Strikeout Swinging, Castilla Caught Stealing 3B (C-3B)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 2, Astros 2.
Top of the 5th, Cardinals Batting, Tied 2-2, Astros' Wade Miller facing 8-9-1
t5 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  -3% 47% 2-2 STL E. Marrero W. Miller Strikeout Swinging
t5 1 --- 1,(0-0)  3% 50% 2-2 STL W. Williams W. Miller Single to LF (Line Drive)
t5 1 1-- O 1,(0-0)  -4% 46% 2-2 STL F. Vina W. Miller Popfly: SS
t5 2 1-- 2,(1-0)  3% 49% 2-2 STL P. Polanco W. Miller Single to CF (Line Drive); Williams to 2B
t5 2 12- O 4,(1-2)  -6% 43% 2-2 STL J. Drew W. Miller Groundout: 1B-P
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cardinals 2, Astros 2.
Bottom of the 5th, Astros Batting, Tied 2-2, Cardinals' Woody Williams facing 9-1-2
b5 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  3% 46% 2-2 HOU W. Miller W. Williams Groundout: SS-1B
b5 1 --- O 3,(0-2)  2% 48% 2-2 HOU C. Biggio W. Williams Strikeout Looking
b5 2 --- O 6,(3-2)  2% 50% 2-2 HOU J. Lugo W. Williams Strikeout Looking
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 2, Astros 2.
Top of the 6th, Cardinals Batting, Tied 2-2, Astros' Wade Miller facing 4-5-6
t6 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  -4% 46% 2-2 STL A. Pujols W. Miller Strikeout Swinging
t6 1 --- O 4,(1-2)  -3% 44% 2-2 STL J. Edmonds W. Miller Popfly: 2B
t6 2 --- 6,(3-2)  2% 46% 2-2 STL M. McGwire W. Miller Walk
t6 2 1-- 6,(3-2)  3% 49% 2-2 STL C. Paquette W. Miller Walk; McGwire to 2B
t6 2 12- O 1,(0-0)  -7% 42% 2-2 STL E. Marrero W. Miller Flyball: RF
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cardinals 2, Astros 2.
Bottom of the 6th, Astros Batting, Tied 2-2, Cardinals' Woody Williams facing 3-4-5
b6 0 --- O 7,(2-2)  3% 46% 2-2 HOU J. Bagwell W. Williams Strikeout Swinging
b6 1 --- 6,(3-2)  -4% 42% 2-2 HOU L. Berkman W. Williams Walk
b6 1 1-- O 5,(2-2)  4% 46% 2-2 HOU D. Ward W. Williams Strikeout Looking
b6 2 1-- O 1,(0-0)  4% 50% 2-2 HOU V. Castilla W. Williams Groundout: 2B-SS/Forceout at 2B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 2, Astros 2.
Top of the 7th, Cardinals Batting, Tied 2-2, Astros' Wade Miller facing 9-1-2
t7 0 --- O 5,(1-2)  -4% 46% 2-2 STL W. Williams W. Miller Flyball: LF
t7 1 --- O 5,(2-2)  -3% 43% 2-2 STL F. Vina W. Miller Groundout: 3B-1B
t7 2 --- O 3,(1-1)  -2% 41% 2-2 STL P. Polanco W. Miller Popfly: 1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 2, Astros 2.
Bottom of the 7th, Astros Batting, Tied 2-2, Cardinals' Woody Williams facing 7-8-9
b7 0 --- O 4,(2-1)  4% 45% 2-2 HOU R. Hidalgo W. Williams Flyball: CF
b7 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  3% 48% 2-2 HOU B. Ausmus W. Williams Popfly: 2B
b7 2 --- O 6,(2-2)  2% 50% 2-2 HOU W. Miller W. Williams Strikeout Looking
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 2, Astros 2.
Top of the 8th, Cardinals Batting, Tied 2-2, Astros' Wade Miller facing 3-4-5
t8 0 --- O 6,(3-2)  -5% 45% 2-2 STL J. Drew W. Miller Flyball: CF
t8 1 --- O 3,(0-2)  -4% 41% 2-2 STL A. Pujols W. Miller Strikeout Swinging
t8 2 --- 3,(0-2)  3% 44% 2-2 STL J. Edmonds W. Miller Single to RF (Ground Ball thru Short RF)
t8 2 1-- 7,(3-2)  4% 48% 2-2 STL M. McGwire W. Miller Walk; Edmonds to 2B
t8 2 12- R 2,(0-1)  24% 72% 2-2 STL C. Paquette W. Miller Single to CF (Line Drive to Short CF); Edmonds Scores; McGwire to 2B
Mike Jackson replaces Wade Miller pitching and batting 9th; Kerry Robinson pinch hits for Eli Marrero (C) batting 8th
t8 2 12- O 3,(0-2)  -5% 67% 3-2 STL K. Robinson M. Jackson Strikeout Looking
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cardinals 3, Astros 2.
Bottom of the 8th, Astros Batting, Behind 2-3, Cardinals' Woody Williams facing 1-2-3
Mike Matheny replaces Kerry Robinson (PH) playing C batting 8th
b8 0 --- O 6,(2-2)  7% 74% 2-3 HOU C. Biggio W. Williams Foul Flyball: C (Behind Home)
b8 1 --- O 5,(2-2)  5% 79% 2-3 HOU J. Lugo W. Williams Strikeout Looking
b8 2 --- O 4,(1-2)  3% 82% 2-3 HOU J. Bagwell W. Williams Groundout: SS-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 3, Astros 2.
Top of the 9th, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 3-2, Astros' Mike Williams facing 9-1-2
Mike Williams replaces Mike Jackson pitching and batting 9th
t9 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 80% 3-2 STL W. Williams M. Williams Flyball: LF (Deep LF)
t9 1 --- O 3,(0-2)  -1% 79% 3-2 STL F. Vina M. Williams Groundout: 2B-1B
t9 2 --- O 3,(1-1)  -1% 78% 3-2 STL P. Polanco M. Williams Groundout: 2B-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 3, Astros 2.
Bottom of the 9th, Astros Batting, Behind 2-3, Cardinals' Woody Williams facing 4-5-6
b9 0 --- O 5,(2-2)  10% 88% 2-3 HOU L. Berkman W. Williams Strikeout Swinging
b9 1 --- O 5,(2-2)  7% 95% 2-3 HOU D. Ward W. Williams Strikeout Swinging
b9 2 --- O 3,(1-1)  5% 100% 2-3 HOU V. Castilla W. Williams Foul Flyball: 1B (1B Foul)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 3, Astros 2.

Retrosheet.org Boxscore:HOU200109250

Play-by-Play Explanation

  • 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.

The play-by-play information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet.

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.

Box scores and play-by-play outputs produced by Sports Reference LLC. All Rights Reserved.