Game Information

Philadelphia Phillies @ Houston Astros on Wednesday, August 24th, 1977

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Game Status: Final

Score: 1 - 3

Summary: The Astros beat the Phillies, 3 - 1.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

Philadelphia Phillies

Batters

Batters - PHI ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
McBride CF 2 0 0 0 0 0 .307 .869
Martin CF 2 1 2 1 0 0 .279 .826
Bowa SS 4 0 1 0 0 0 .277 .654
Schmidt 3B 4 0 0 0 0 1 .284 .987
Luzinski LF 4 0 0 0 0 1 .314 .987
Hebner 1B 1 0 1 0 3 0 .289 .879
Johnstone RF 4 0 0 0 0 0 .293 .821
Boone C 4 0 0 0 0 0 .280 .768
Sizemore 2B 3 0 1 0 0 0 .282 .705
Christenson P 1 0 0 0 0 1 .151 .460
 a-Hutton PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .713
Garber P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Totals 30 1 5 1 3 3

a - Grounded out for Christenson in the 8th.;

Batting
2B Martin (13, Niekro).
HR Martin (5, 8th inning off Niekro, 0 on, 2 out).
TB Bowa; Hebner; Martin 6; Sizemore.
RBI Martin (22).
2-out RBI Martin.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Bowa; Boone; Luzinski 2.
SAC Christenson.
GIDP Boone 2.
Team RISP 0-for-7.
Team LOB 6.

Fielding
E Bowa (11, fielding).
Outfield assists Martin (Cabell at 3rd base).

Pitchers

Pitchers - PHI IPHRERBBKHRERA
Christenson (L, 12-6) 7.0 7 3 2 2 2 0 4.72
Garber 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2.77
Totals 8.0 7 3 2 3 3 0

Houston Astros

Batters

Batters - HOU ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Puhl CF 3 1 2 0 1 0 .286 .757
Cabell 3B 4 0 3 2 0 0 .277 .753
Cruz RF 4 0 0 0 0 0 .293 .822
Watson 1B 4 0 0 0 0 0 .282 .814
Ferguson C 4 0 1 1 0 1 .247 .778
Howe 2B 3 0 0 0 1 0 .264 .769
Howard LF 4 0 1 0 0 0 .223 .532
Sperring SS 2 1 0 0 1 0 .211 .529
Niekro P 3 1 0 0 0 2 .097 .222
Totals 31 3 7 3 3 3

Batting
2B Cabell (30, Christenson).
TB Cabell 4; Ferguson; Howard; Puhl 2.
RBI Cabell 2 (52); Ferguson (51).
2-out RBI Ferguson; Cabell.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Watson; Cruz; Howe.
Team RISP 2-for-9.
Team LOB 7.

Baserunning
SB Puhl (5, 2nd base off Christenson/Boone).

Fielding
E Cabell (18, fielding).
DP 2 (Sperring-Howe-Watson; Cabell-Howe-Watson).

Pitchers

Pitchers - HOU IPHRERBBKHRERA
Niekro (W, 9-5) 9.0 5 1 1 3 3 1 3.12
Totals 9.0 5 1 1 3 3 1

Game Info

Notable Events

No notable events found.

Scorecard

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E LOB
Phillies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 1 6
Astros 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 - 3 7 1 7

Most Impactful Plays Beta

Note: This is calculated by sorting by what has the highest change in win percentage.

Philadelphia Phillies

  1. Jerry Martin doubles (13) on a to center fielder Terry Puhl. (+10.0%)
  2. Bob Watson out to second baseman Ted Sizemore. (+6.1%)
  3. Richie Hebner walks. (+5.9%)
  4. Enos Cabell out, third baseman Mike Schmidt to first baseman Richie Hebner. (+4.1%)
  5. Ted Sizemore singles on a to left fielder Wilbur Howard. (+4.0%)

Houston Astros

  1. Joe Ferguson singles on a to second baseman Ted Sizemore. Terry Puhl scores. Jose Cruz to 2nd. (+10.3%)
  2. Enos Cabell doubles (30) on a to center fielder Jerry Martin. Joe Niekro scores. Enos Cabell out at 3rd on the throw, center fielder Jerry Martin to shortstop Larry Bowa to first baseman Richie Hebner to third baseman Mike Schmidt to second baseman Ted Sizemore. (+8.1%)
  3. Bob Boone grounds into a double play, third baseman Enos Cabell to second baseman Art Howe to first baseman Bob Watson. Richie Hebner out at 2nd. Bob Boone out at 1st. (+7.5%)
  4. Bob Boone out to left fielder Wilbur Howard. (+7.3%)
  5. Larry Bowa pops out to pitcher Joe Niekro. (+6.8%)

Plays Table of Contents

  1. 1st Inning
  2. 2nd Inning
  3. 3rd Inning
  4. 4th Inning
  5. 5th Inning
  6. 6th Inning
  7. 7th Inning
  8. 8th Inning
  9. 9th Inning

Plays

1st Inning

Top

Bake McBride out, shortstop Rob Sperring to first baseman Bob Watson.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 47.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro
Larry Bowa singles on a to right fielder Jose Cruz.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 50.3% (+2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Joe Niekro
Mike Schmidt grounds out to first baseman Bob Watson. Larry Bowa to 2nd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 48.5% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Joe Niekro
Greg Luzinski out, pitcher Joe Niekro to first baseman Bob Watson.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 45.3% (-3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro

Bottom

Terry Puhl walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 58.3% (+3.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
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    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 2 - 0
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    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 3 - 0
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    Break Angle: °.
    5. Count: 4 - 0
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    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
P: Larry Christenson
Enos Cabell out, third baseman Mike Schmidt to first baseman Richie Hebner.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 56.6% (-4.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    3. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Larry Christenson
Jose Cruz out to shortstop Larry Bowa.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 53.3% (-3.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Larry Christenson
Bob Watson out, shortstop Larry Bowa to first baseman Richie Hebner.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 50.0% (-3.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Larry Christenson

2nd Inning

Top

Richie Hebner walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 53.8% (+3.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
P: Joe Niekro
Jay Johnstone out to third baseman Enos Cabell.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 50.3% (-3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro
Bob Boone grounds into a double play, shortstop Rob Sperring to second baseman Art Howe to first baseman Bob Watson. Richie Hebner out at 2nd. Bob Boone out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+2)
Win Probability: 45.0% (-5.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
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    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Joe Niekro

Bottom

Joe Ferguson out to center fielder Bake McBride.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 52.7% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Larry Christenson
Art Howe out, shortstop Larry Bowa to first baseman Richie Hebner.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 51.1% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Larry Christenson
Wilbur Howard singles on a to second baseman Ted Sizemore.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 52.4% (+1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Larry Christenson
Rob Sperring out to center fielder Bake McBride.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 50.0% (-2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Larry Christenson

3rd Inning

Top

Ted Sizemore singles on a to left fielder Wilbur Howard.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 54.0% (+4.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Joe Niekro
Larry Christenson out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Joe Niekro to first baseman Bob Watson. Ted Sizemore to 2nd.

Event: Sac Bunt
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 52.2% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Joe Niekro
Bake McBride out to right fielder Jose Cruz. Ted Sizemore to 3rd.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 48.8% (-3.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Joe Niekro
Larry Bowa out, pitcher Joe Niekro to first baseman Bob Watson.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 44.6% (-4.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro

Bottom

Joe Niekro reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Larry Bowa.

Event: Field Error
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 59.4% (+4.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Larry Christenson
Terry Puhl out to right fielder Jay Johnstone.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 55.7% (-3.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Larry Christenson
Enos Cabell doubles (30) on a to center fielder Jerry Martin. Joe Niekro scores. Enos Cabell out at 3rd on the throw, center fielder Jerry Martin to shortstop Larry Bowa to first baseman Richie Hebner to third baseman Mike Schmidt to second baseman Ted Sizemore.

Event: Double
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 63.8% (+8.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Larry Christenson
Jose Cruz out, shortstop Larry Bowa to first baseman Richie Hebner.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 62.9% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Larry Christenson

4th Inning

Top

Mike Schmidt out to center fielder Terry Puhl.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 34.3% (-2.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro
Greg Luzinski out to second baseman Art Howe.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 32.3% (-2.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro
Richie Hebner walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 33.9% (+1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
P: Joe Niekro
Jay Johnstone out to third baseman Enos Cabell.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 31.0% (-2.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro

Bottom

Bob Watson out to first baseman Richie Hebner.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 67.0% (-2.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Larry Christenson
Joe Ferguson out, pitcher Larry Christenson to first baseman Richie Hebner.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 65.5% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Larry Christenson
Art Howe out to center fielder Jerry Martin.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 64.4% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Larry Christenson

5th Inning

Top

Bob Boone out, third baseman Enos Cabell to first baseman Bob Watson.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 32.4% (-3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro
Ted Sizemore out to left fielder Wilbur Howard.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 30.1% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro
Larry Christenson strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 28.7% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro

Bottom

Wilbur Howard out, third baseman Mike Schmidt to first baseman Richie Hebner.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 69.2% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Larry Christenson
Rob Sperring out, shortstop Larry Bowa to first baseman Richie Hebner.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 67.7% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Larry Christenson
Joe Niekro strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 66.7% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Larry Christenson

6th Inning

Top

Jerry Martin doubles (13) on a to center fielder Terry Puhl.

Event: Double
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 43.3% (+10.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Joe Niekro
Larry Bowa pops out to pitcher Joe Niekro.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 36.5% (-6.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro
Mike Schmidt out to right fielder Jose Cruz.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 30.8% (-5.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro
Greg Luzinski out, pitcher Joe Niekro to first baseman Bob Watson.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 25.4% (-5.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro

Bottom

Terry Puhl singles on a to center fielder Jerry Martin.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 77.7% (+3.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Larry Christenson
Enos Cabell singles on a to center fielder Jerry Martin. Terry Puhl to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 82.0% (+4.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Larry Christenson
Jose Cruz grounds into a force out, first baseman Richie Hebner to shortstop Larry Bowa. Terry Puhl to 3rd. Enos Cabell out at 2nd. Jose Cruz to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 80.7% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Larry Christenson
Bob Watson out to second baseman Ted Sizemore.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 74.6% (-6.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Larry Christenson
Joe Ferguson singles on a to second baseman Ted Sizemore. Terry Puhl scores. Jose Cruz to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 84.9% (+10.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Larry Christenson
Art Howe grounds into a force out, shortstop Larry Bowa to second baseman Ted Sizemore. Joe Ferguson out at 2nd. Art Howe to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 82.4% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Larry Christenson

7th Inning

Top

Richie Hebner walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 23.5% (+5.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
P: Joe Niekro
Jay Johnstone out to left fielder Wilbur Howard.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 18.2% (-5.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro
Bob Boone grounds into a double play, third baseman Enos Cabell to second baseman Art Howe to first baseman Bob Watson. Richie Hebner out at 2nd. Bob Boone out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 3 (+2)
Win Probability: 10.7% (-7.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Joe Niekro

Bottom

Wilbur Howard out, second baseman Ted Sizemore to first baseman Richie Hebner.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 88.3% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Larry Christenson
Rob Sperring walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 89.4% (+1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
P: Larry Christenson
Joe Niekro strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 88.1% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Larry Christenson
Terry Puhl singles on a to right fielder Jay Johnstone. Rob Sperring to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 89.0% (+0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Larry Christenson
Enos Cabell singles on a to right fielder Jay Johnstone. Rob Sperring scores. Terry Puhl to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 94.5% (+5.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Larry Christenson
Jose Cruz out, pitcher Larry Christenson to first baseman Richie Hebner.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 93.5% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Larry Christenson

8th Inning

Top

Ted Sizemore out to catcher Joe Ferguson.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 4.4% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro
Tom Hutton grounds out to first baseman Bob Watson.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 3.1% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro
Jerry Martin hits a home run (5).

Event: Home Run
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 7.1% (+4.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Joe Niekro
Larry Bowa out to center fielder Terry Puhl.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 5.8% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro

Bottom

Bob Watson out, third baseman Mike Schmidt to first baseman Richie Hebner.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 93.7% (-0.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gene Garber
Joe Ferguson strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 93.2% (-0.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gene Garber
Art Howe walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 93.6% (+0.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
P: Gene Garber
Wilbur Howard out to center fielder Jerry Martin.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 92.9% (-0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gene Garber

9th Inning

Top

Mike Schmidt strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 3.4% (-3.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro
Greg Luzinski strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 1.1% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro
Richie Hebner singles on a to center fielder Terry Puhl.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 3.5% (+2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Joe Niekro
Jay Johnstone reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Enos Cabell. Richie Hebner to 2nd.

Event: Field Error
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 7.3% (+3.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Joe Niekro
Bob Boone out to left fielder Wilbur Howard.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 0.0% (-7.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Niekro

Umpire Blunders Beta

A breakdown of all balls and called strikes to determine if they were accurate or not.

Note: As I have to draw the strike-zone myself, these may be inaccurate. If it is, let me know!
Another note: You may see more blunders here than you would on other sites. On here, I am counting every single blunder, but most sites/tools have a 1-inch margin of error.

This game's HP Umpire: Bruce Froemming. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 24 balls, 0 were actually in the zone:

Strikes

Of the 0 called strikes, 0 were actually out of the zone:

Pitcher Breakdown

Philadelphia Phillies

Larry Christenson

IP: 7.0
Walks: 2
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 3 (1 unearned)
Hits: 7
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 1.33

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 7
  2. 4
  3. 4
  4. 3
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 11
Single - 6 Double - 1 Field Error - 1 Walk - 2 Strikeout - 2 Forceout - 2 Batter Out - 16
Gene Garber

IP: 1.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.25

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 9
Walk - 1 Strikeout - 1 Batter Out - 2

Houston Astros

Joe Niekro

IP: 9.0
Walks: 3
Strikeouts: 3
Runs: 1
Hits: 5
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 1.44

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 4
  2. 6
  3. 4
  4. 7
  5. 5
  6. 4
  7. 6
  8. 4
  9. 9
Single - 3 Double - 1 Home Run - 1 Field Error - 1 Walk - 3 Strikeout - 3 Groundout - 2 Pop Out - 1 Grounded Into DP - 2 Batter Out - 16 Sac Bunt - 1

Player Breakdown

Phillies

Astros