Inning: 1 Chicago
Bill Gordon pitching.
Hector Hall flies out to the center fielder.
Jason Johnson strikes out.
Tim Schmandt flies out to the right fielder.
Runners left on base: 0

Inning: 1 Houston
Johnny Runyan pitching.
Jack DePhillips reached on a fielding error by Jason Johnson.
Jack DePhillips is out trying to steal second (SS covering 2nd).
Doug Brady singles to left field.
Gil Butler grounds out to the third baseman.
Doug Brady advances to second on the play.
Paul Granger hits a home run.
Doug Brady scores.
John West strikes out.
Runners left on base: 0

Inning: 2 Chicago
Rich Matthewson flies out to the right fielder.
Dick Knepper strikes out.
Frank Greene pops out to the first baseman.
Runners left on base: 0

Inning: 2 Houston
Earle Mooneyham walks.
Earle Mooneyham steals second.
Gordon McKinney walks.
Wilfredo Kantlehner walks.
Bill Gordon grounds into a 5-4-3 double play.
Earle Mooneyham scores.
Gordon McKinney advances to third on the play.
Jack DePhillips walks.
Doug Brady flies out to the center fielder.
Runners left on base: 2

Inning: 3 Chicago
Michel Vega pops out to the second baseman.
Don Souza grounds out to the third baseman.
Johnny Runyan strikes out.
Runners left on base: 0

Inning: 3 Houston
Gil Butler strikes out.
Paul Granger grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted).
John West walks.
Earle Mooneyham reached on a 2-base fielding error by Frank Greene.
Gordon McKinney singles to right field.
John West scores.
Earle Mooneyham scores.
Wilfredo Kantlehner grounds out to the second baseman.
Runners left on base: 1

Inning: 4 Chicago
Hector Hall strikes out.
Jason Johnson triples.
Tim Schmandt walks.
Rich Matthewson strikes out.
Dick Knepper strikes out.
Runners left on base: 2

Inning: 4 Houston
Bill Gordon grounds out to the second baseman.
Jack DePhillips flies out to the left fielder.
Doug Brady flies out to the right fielder.
Runners left on base: 0

Inning: 5 Chicago
Frank Greene strikes out.
Michel Vega pops out to the second baseman.
Don Souza grounds out to the shortstop.
Runners left on base: 0

Inning: 5 Houston
Gil Butler strikes out.
Paul Granger singles to left field.
John West flies out to the left fielder.
Paul Granger steals second.
Earle Mooneyham grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted).
Runners left on base: 1

Inning: 6 Chicago
Bill Husting comes in from the bullpen to pitch.
Johnny Runyan singles to center field.
Hector Hall grounds into a 5-4-3 double play.
Jason Johnson grounds out to the pitcher.
Runners left on base: 0

Inning: 6 Houston
Gordon McKinney singles to right field.
Wilfredo Kantlehner grounds into a force play to the shortstop.
Gordon McKinney is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag.
David Pilney is pinch hitting for Bill Husting. Pitcher will be pulled in the next inning, will pinch hit for now.
David Pilney walks.
Jack DePhillips walks.
Doug Brady pops out to the shortstop.
Gil Butler singles to center field.
Wilfredo Kantlehner scores.
David Pilney scores.
Paul Granger hits a home run.
Jack DePhillips scores.
Gil Butler scores.
Willie Mansell comes in from the bullpen to pitch.
Pitcher is pulled because he is getting hammered (Starting pitcher has given up 8 or more earned runs, he is tired, and the team is losing by more than 5 runs).
John West doubles past the left fielder.
Earle Mooneyham strikes out.
Runners left on base: 1

Inning: 7 Chicago
Eddie Gilbert pitching.
Tim Schmandt flies out to the right fielder.
Rich Matthewson doubles to center field.
Ed Hanning is pinch hitting for Dick Knepper. Pinch hitting to get a younger player some at bats.
Ed Hanning flies out to the center fielder.
Ivan Rutherford is pinch hitting for Frank Greene. Pinch hitting to get a younger player some at bats.
Ivan Rutherford pops out to the shortstop.
Runners left on base: 1

Inning: 7 Houston
Harry Hunter is pinch hitting for Gordon McKinney. Pinch hitting to get a younger player some at bats.
Harry Hunter grounds out to the shortstop.
Ron Mallicoat is pinch hitting for Wilfredo Kantlehner. Pinch hitting to get a younger player some at bats.
Ron Mallicoat strikes out.
Matt Stone is pinch hitting for Eddie Gilbert. Pitcher will be pulled in the next inning, will pinch hit for now.
Matt Stone singles to center field.
Jack DePhillips grounds into a force play to the shortstop.
Matt Stone is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag.
Runners left on base: 1

Inning: 8 Chicago
Lemmie Williams pitching.
Mitsuaki Harimoto is pinch hitting for Michel Vega. Pinch hitting to get a younger player some at bats.
Mitsuaki Harimoto grounds out to the shortstop.
Don Souza grounds out to the third baseman.
Dean Renfer is pinch hitting for Willie Mansell. Pinch hitting for the relief pitcher because it is in or after the 8 inning.
Dean Renfer singles to left field.
Hector Hall singles to center field.
Jason Johnson singles to left field.
Tim Schmandt flies out to the left fielder.
Runners left on base: 3

Inning: 8 Houston
Wayne Lepcio pitching.
Doug Brady strikes out.
Gil Butler singles to left field.
Bill Chiamparino is pinch hitting for Paul Granger. Pinch hitting to get a younger player some at bats.
Bill Chiamparino doubles to center field.
Gil Butler uses his aggressiveness and scores.
John West grounds out to the second baseman.
Bill Chiamparino advances to third on the play.
Earle Mooneyham grounds out to the second baseman.
Runners left on base: 1

Inning: 9 Chicago
Jack Balenti comes in from the bullpen to pitch.
Rich Matthewson walks.
Ed Hanning singles to center field.
Ivan Rutherford grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted).
Rich Matthewson advances to third on the play.
Ed Hanning advances to second on the play.
Mitsuaki Harimoto singles to right field.
Rich Matthewson scores.
Mitsuaki Harimoto is out trying to steal second (2B covering 2nd).
Don Souza pops out to the shortstop.
Runners left on base: 1
Chicago total runners left on base: 7
Houston total runners left on base: 7