Win: Wolfgang Van Halen (19-7) Loss: Dale MacCormack (1-4)
Inning: 1 San Francisco Dale MacCormack pitching. Toby Sexton flies out to the center fielder. Nardi Coggins strikes out. Jim Perry grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 1 Houston Wolfgang Van Halen pitching. Red Sojo flies out to the left fielder. Dan Martinez grounds out to the third baseman. Barney Franklin flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 San Francisco Jim Barrett hits an infield single to the pitcher. Jim Barrett is out trying to steal second (2B covering 2nd). John Hassey singles to right field. John Hassey steals second. John Jones hits a home run. John Hassey scores. Desi Biemiller grounds out to the shortstop. Felix Sullivan grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted) - great play by the first baseman to prevent a single! Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Houston Jamison Reid flies out to the left fielder. Richie Weaver pops out to the second baseman. Max Krueger singles to center field. Jim Stratton grounds into a force play to the third baseman. Max Krueger is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 San Francisco Wolfgang Van Halen grounds out to the pitcher. Toby Sexton flies out to the right fielder. Nardi Coggins singles to left field. Jim Perry singles in front of the right fielder. Nardi Coggins advances to third on the hit. Jim Barrett hits a home run. Nardi Coggins scores. Jim Perry scores. Carlos Pena comes in from the bullpen to pitch. John Hassey grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Houston Rob Podres walks. Rob Podres is out trying to steal second (2B covering 2nd). Carlos Pena strikes out. Red Sojo strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 San Francisco John Jones grounds out to the third baseman. Desi Biemiller walks. Felix Sullivan singles to left field. Wolfgang Van Halen lays a bunt down the third base line. He is thrown out at first with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners advance. Toby Sexton doubles past the center fielder. Desi Biemiller scores. Felix Sullivan scores. Nardi Coggins flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 Houston Dan Martinez strikes out. Barney Franklin singles past the shortstop. Jamison Reid grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 San Francisco Jim Perry flies out to the center fielder. Jim Barrett flies out to the center fielder. John Hassey flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Houston Richie Weaver walks. Richie Weaver steals second. Max Krueger grounds out to the shortstop. Jim Stratton singles to right field. Richie Weaver is thrown out at the plate by the right fielder. Rob Podres grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Jim Stratton is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 San Francisco John Jones grounds out to the shortstop. Desi Biemiller singles to right field. Felix Sullivan singles to left field. Wolfgang Van Halen lays a bunt down the third base line. He is thrown out at first with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners advance. Toby Sexton hits a home run. Desi Biemiller scores. Felix Sullivan scores. Nardi Coggins flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Houston Buddy Formby is pinch hitting for Carlos Pena. Pinch hitting for the relief pitcher because it is in or after the 6 inning. Buddy Formby flies out to the center fielder. Red Sojo flies out to the center fielder. Dan Martinez singles to left field. Dan Martinez is out trying to steal second (2B covering 2nd). Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 San Francisco Charlie Patterson pitching. Jim Perry flies out to the right fielder. Jim Barrett strikes out. Dave Harrington is pinch hitting for John Hassey. Pinch hitting to get a younger player some at bats. Dave Harrington grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 Houston Barney Franklin singles to right field. Jamison Reid grounds out to the pitcher. Barney Franklin advances to second on the play. Richie Weaver lines out to the shortstop. Max Krueger strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 San Francisco John Jones grounds out to the shortstop. Desi Biemiller triples. Felix Sullivan singles to center field. Desi Biemiller scores. Wolfgang Van Halen lays a bunt down the first base line. He is thrown out at first with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners advance. Toby Sexton grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Houston Jim Stratton walks. Rob Podres walks. Frankie Anderson is pinch hitting for Charlie Patterson. Pinch hitting for the relief pitcher because it is in or after the 6 inning. Frankie Anderson grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Jim Stratton advances to third on the play. Red Sojo pops out to the first baseman. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 9 San Francisco Cy Webster pitching. Nardi Coggins strikes out. Jim Perry hits a home run. Jim Barrett strikes out. Dave Harrington flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 9 Houston Dan Martinez singles to left field. Barney Franklin singles to right field. Otis Tepedino is pinch hitting for Jamison Reid. Pinch hitting to get a younger player some at bats. Otis Tepedino strikes out. Richie Weaver flies out to the center fielder. Max Krueger grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Barney Franklin is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 2 San Francisco total runners LOB: 2 Houston total runners LOB: 6
Batting:2B - Toby Sexton (34).3B - Desi Biemiller (6).HR - Toby Sexton (23), Jim Perry (29), Jim Barrett (18), John Jones (12). Baserunning: SB - John Hassey (18).CS - Jim Barrett (6).
Game Notes Richie Weaver is injured and is expected to be out 45 days.
San Francisco Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B- RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B- Improvements: Ken Lilliquist did not respond to coaching in velocity John Coble-Milwaukee improves in velocity Ken Lilliquist did not respond to coaching in velocity Johnny Soto did not respond to coaching in power_vs_lefty Johnny Soto did not respond to coaching in SS
Houston Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B RP Mentor Grade: C+ Batter Mentor Grade: B+ Improvements: Verle Raines did not respond to coaching in velocity Lino Nieto did not respond to coaching in contact_vs_lefty Verle Raines did not respond to coaching in velocity Dale Vitelli did not respond to coaching in velocity Lino Nieto did not respond to coaching in C