Win: Willie Howley (1-0) Loss: Michael Jackson (0-1)
Save: Alan Embre (1)
Inning: 1 Chicago Willie Howley pitching. Jermaine Allensworth pops out to the shortstop. Edgardo Alfonzo doubles to left field. Tsuyoshi Shinjo flies out to the center fielder. Robin Yount grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 1 Houston Michael Jackson pitching. Zak Stafford strikes out. Fresco Knisely singles to left field. Tom Ryan flies out to the left fielder. Joe Bancroft grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 2 Chicago Randy Winn walks. Bob Greene flies out to the center fielder. Koto Nickles grounds into a 5-4-3 double play. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Houston Charlie Warhop grounds out to the pitcher. Steve Pirtle pops out to the first baseman. Leo Johnson singles to left field. King Blackburn grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Leo Johnson is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 Chicago Marquis Grissom lines out to the third baseman. Michael Jackson strikes out. Jermaine Allensworth strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Houston Willie Howley pops out to the first baseman. Zak Stafford singles to left field. Fresco Knisely strikes out. Tom Ryan singles to left field. Zak Stafford advances to third on the hit. Joe Bancroft doubles to right field. Zak Stafford scores. Tom Ryan uses his aggressiveness and scores. Charlie Warhop grounds out to the pitcher. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 Chicago Edgardo Alfonzo singles to center field. Tsuyoshi Shinjo pops out to the first baseman. Robin Yount strikes out. Randy Winn grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 Houston Steve Pirtle strikes out. Leo Johnson grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). King Blackburn singles to left field. Willie Howley singles to center field. Zak Stafford grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Willie Howley is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 5 Chicago Bob Greene doubles to left field. Koto Nickles walks. Marquis Grissom grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Bob Greene advances to third on the play. Koto Nickles advances to second on the play. Michael Jackson pops out to the first baseman. Jermaine Allensworth grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 5 Houston Fresco Knisely grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Tom Ryan grounds out to the shortstop. Joe Bancroft hits a home run. Charlie Warhop singles to right field. Charlie Warhop steals second. Steve Pirtle singles to left field. Charlie Warhop scores. Livan Hernandez comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Leo Johnson strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Chicago Edgardo Alfonzo grounds out to the third baseman. Tsuyoshi Shinjo flies out to the center fielder. Robin Yount strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Houston King Blackburn grounds out to the third baseman. Willie Howley grounds out to the shortstop. Zak Stafford strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 Chicago Randy Winn flies out to the right fielder. Bob Greene singles to center field. Koto Nickles flies out to the center fielder. Marquis Grissom flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Houston Fresco Knisely grounds out to the shortstop. Tom Ryan strikes out. Joe Bancroft singles to right field. Charlie Warhop grounds into a force play to the third baseman - great play by the third baseman to prevent a double! Joe Bancroft is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Chicago Pedro Feliz is pinch hitting for Livan Hernandez. Pinch hitting for the relief pitcher because it is in or after the 8 inning. Pedro Feliz grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Jermaine Allensworth singles to left field. Edgardo Alfonzo grounds out to the second baseman. Jermaine Allensworth advances to second on the play. Jim Miller 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. Tsuyoshi Shinjo singles to center field. Jermaine Allensworth scores. Robin Yount grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Houston Kevin Correia pitching. Steve Pirtle singles to center field. Leo Johnson grounds into a 1-6-3 double play. King Blackburn grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 9 Chicago Gary Smith enters the game as a defensive replacement for Fresco Knisely at LF. Ed Pettit enters the game as a defensive replacement for Tom Ryan at 2B. Mike Scharein enters the game as a defensive replacement for Joe Bancroft at SS. George Foster enters the game as a defensive replacement for Steve Pirtle at 1B. Alan Embre comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of save situation rule. Randy Winn pops out to the third baseman. Bob Greene grounds out to the shortstop. Koto Nickles singles to right field. Marquis Grissom strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Chicago total runners left on base: 7 Houston total runners left on base: 7
Chicago Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B+ RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B Improvements: Ivan Ochoa improves in contact_vs_lefty Tim Lincecum improves in control Jim Brower did not respond to coaching in velocity Fred Lewis did not respond to coaching in arm Bob Richardson did not respond to coaching in 1B
Houston Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: B Batter Mentor Grade: B- Improvements: Lew Scranton improves in range Tony Goodall did not respond to coaching in control Ike Osik improves in control Bronson Landrum did not respond to coaching in speed Mack Kilroy did not respond to coaching in 2B