Win: John Thomas (4-12) Loss: Nolen Castillo (8-9)
Save: Alberto Swindells (33)
Inning: 1 Arizona John Thomas pitching. Josh Sensabaugh hits an infield single to the first baseman. Don Dozier grounds into a 4-6-3 double play. Kerry Shannon strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 1 Houston Nolen Castillo pitching. Joe Purtell strikes out. Allie Dowell singles to left field. Allie Dowell is out trying to steal second (2B covering 2nd). Heinie Schullstrom singles to center field. Johnny Umbarger singles to left field. Hal DiPietro strikes out. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 2 Arizona Tetsuo Okubo pops out to the second baseman. Jim McRae strikes out. Ray Barthelson grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Houston Monty Thomas walks. Ernie Galvin walks. Steve Shipley singles to right field. Monty Thomas scores. Ernie Galvin advances to third on the hit. John Thomas lines out to the shortstop. Steve Shipley steals second. Joe Purtell hits a home run. Ernie Galvin scores. Steve Shipley scores. Allie Dowell singles to left field. Heinie Schullstrom singles to right field. Allie Dowell advances to third on the hit. Johnny Umbarger singles to right field. Allie Dowell scores. Heinie Schullstrom advances to third on the hit. Hal DiPietro grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 Arizona Andy Pierce grounds out to the shortstop. March Shumaker grounds out to the third baseman - great play by the third baseman to prevent a single! Nolen Castillo strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Houston Monty Thomas grounds out to the catcher - great play by the catcher to prevent a single! Ernie Galvin strikes out. Steve Shipley strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Arizona Josh Sensabaugh hits a home run. Don Dozier walks. Don Dozier is out trying to steal second (2B covering 2nd). Kerry Shannon walks. Tetsuo Okubo strikes out. Jim McRae grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 Houston John Thomas walks. Joe Purtell strikes out. Allie Dowell strikes out. Heinie Schullstrom doubles to center field. Johnny Umbarger grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 5 Arizona Ray Barthelson strikes out. Andy Pierce flies out to the left fielder. March Shumaker flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Houston Hal DiPietro singles to right field. Craig Suttles comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Monty Thomas strikes out. Hal DiPietro steals second. Ernie Galvin grounds out to the shortstop - great play by the shortstop to prevent a single! Steve Shipley strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Arizona Craig Suttles grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Josh Sensabaugh doubles to left field. Don Dozier walks. Kerry Shannon flies out to the center fielder. Tetsuo Okubo flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 6 Houston John Thomas strikes out. Joe Purtell grounds out to the second baseman. Allie Dowell flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 Arizona Jim McRae pops out to the first baseman. Ray Barthelson flies out to the center fielder. Andy Pierce flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 Houston Heinie Schullstrom singles to left field. Johnny Umbarger grounds out to the second baseman. Heinie Schullstrom advances to second on the play. Hal DiPietro grounds out to the second baseman. Heinie Schullstrom advances to third on the play. Monty Thomas walks. Ernie Galvin singles to left field. Heinie Schullstrom scores. Steve Shipley bunts for a base hit. John Thomas strikes out. Runners left on base: 3 Inning: 8 Arizona March Shumaker singles to left field. Chris Marshall is pinch hitting for Craig Suttles. Pinch hitting for the relief pitcher because it is in or after the 8 inning. March Shumaker steals second. Chris Marshall flies out to the left fielder. Jerome Fuller comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of the certain circumstances stamina rule which states SP should be immediately pulled when tired and a runner is on at least 2nd. Josh Sensabaugh walks. Don Dozier walks. Kerry Shannon grounds out to the shortstop. March Shumaker scores. Josh Sensabaugh advances to third on the play. Don Dozier advances to second on the play. Tetsuo Okubo doubles to center field. Josh Sensabaugh scores. Don Dozier scores. Nick Dobbek comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Jim McRae grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Houston Bob Warner pitching. Joe Purtell flies out to the center fielder. Allie Dowell flies out to the right fielder. Heinie Schullstrom singles to right field. Johnny Umbarger flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 9 Arizona Alberto Swindells comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of save situation rule. Ray Barthelson singles to right field. Andy Pierce flies out to the center fielder. March Shumaker flies out to the left fielder. Mike Flanagan is pinch hitting for Bob Warner. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because it is the last at bat. Mike Flanagan doubles to center field. Ray Barthelson uses his aggressiveness and scores. Josh Sensabaugh grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 1 Arizona total runners left on base: 5 Houston total runners left on base: 10
Arizona Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B+ Improvements: Don Blodell improves in contact_vs_righty Don Blodell did not respond to coaching in arm Pep Ordaz improves in contact_vs_righty Pep Ordaz improves in contact_vs_lefty Luther Johnson did not respond to coaching in control Billy Shirley improves in range
Houston Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B- RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B Improvements: Ryan Burkart did not respond to coaching in speed Bill Lewis improves in power_vs_righty Doc Helms did not respond to coaching in control Greg Bell improves in arm Morrie Blankenship improves in control Neil Fariss did not respond to coaching in speed