Win: Yoneo Hidaka (1-1) Loss: Ray Grimsley (0-1)
Save: Bill Wayne (5)
Inning: 1 Houston Eddie Harris pitching. John Ortiz grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Jack Francona singles to right field. Jack Francona steals second. Tracy Melter grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Jack Francona advances to third on the play. Tim Lauder singles to center field. Jack Francona scores. Sam Jordan flies out to the left fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 1 Pittsburgh Yoneo Hidaka pitching. Jack Wallis triples. Jim Gedeon flies out to the right fielder. Runner on third tags, Jack Wallis scores. Mike Textor flies out to the left fielder. Les Williams grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Houston John Helms singles to left field. Adolfo Marrero grounds into a force play to the shortstop. John Helms is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Yoshinori Kawagoe grounds into a force play to the pitcher. Adolfo Marrero is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Yoneo Hidaka flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 2 Pittsburgh Jason Bruton flies out to the center fielder. Jack Roof flies out to the left fielder. Kirk Daniels hits an infield single to the third baseman. Charlie Wise grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Kirk Daniels is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 Houston John Ortiz pops out to the second baseman. Jack Francona grounds out to the pitcher. Tracy Melter grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Pittsburgh Eddie Harris pops out to the second baseman. Jack Wallis singles to center field. Jim Gedeon pops out to the second baseman. Jack Wallis is out trying to steal second (SS covering 2nd). Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Houston Tim Lauder grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Sam Jordan is hit by a pitch. John Helms doubles to center field. Sam Jordan uses his aggressiveness and scores. Adolfo Marrero singles to center field. John Helms scores. Yoshinori Kawagoe flies out to the right fielder. Yoneo Hidaka strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 Pittsburgh Mike Textor doubles to center field. Les Williams grounds out to the shortstop. Jason Bruton strikes out. Jack Roof pops out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 5 Houston John Ortiz grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Jack Francona walks. Tracy Melter strikes out. Jack Francona steals second. Tim Lauder grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 5 Pittsburgh Kirk Daniels flies out to the center fielder - great play by the center fielder to prevent a double! Charlie Wise grounds out to the third baseman. Eddie Harris grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Houston Sam Jordan strikes out. John Helms singles to center field. Adolfo Marrero flies out to the right fielder. Yoshinori Kawagoe grounds into a force play to the shortstop. John Helms is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Pittsburgh Jack Wallis strikes out. Jim Gedeon doubles past the center fielder. Mike Textor lines out to the first baseman. Les Williams singles to center field. Jim Gedeon scores. Jason Bruton grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Houston Yoneo Hidaka flies out to the center fielder. John Ortiz singles to center field. Jack Francona flies out to the left fielder. Tracy Melter singles to center field. John Ortiz advances to third on the hit. Tim Lauder grounds out to the pitcher - great play by the pitcher to prevent a single! Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 7 Pittsburgh Jack Roof singles to center field. Kirk Daniels grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. Charlie Wise hits a home run. John King is pinch hitting for Eddie Harris. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because he is tired. John King grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 8 Houston Ray Grimsley pitching. Sam Jordan singles past the first baseman. John Helms singles to center field. Babe Miller is pinch hitting for Adolfo Marrero. Babe Miller doubles to left field. Sam Jordan scores. John Helms uses his aggressiveness and scores. Tom Riddleberger comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Yoshinori Kawagoe strikes out. Yoneo Hidaka strikes out. John Ortiz strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Pittsburgh Ed Garbey enters the game as a defensive replacement for Babe Miller at SS. Jack Wallis flies out to the left fielder. Jim Gedeon flies out to the center fielder. Mike Textor strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 9 Houston Jack Francona flies out to the left fielder. Tracy Melter hits an infield single to the pitcher. Tim Lauder grounds into a 5-4-3 double play. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 9 Pittsburgh Bill Wayne comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of save situation rule. Les Williams singles to center field. Jason Bruton strikes out. Jack Roof flies out to the center fielder. Kirk Daniels grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 1 Houston total runners LOB: 8 Pittsburgh total runners LOB: 4
Batting:2B - Jim Gedeon (3), Mike Textor (2).3B - Jack Wallis (2).HR - Charlie Wise (2).SF - Jim Gedeon.GIDP - Kirk Daniels. Baserunning: CS - Jack Wallis (4).
Houston Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B- RP Mentor Grade: B Batter Mentor Grade: B Improvements: Emil Pemberton improves in power_vs_lefty Craig House improves in contact_vs_lefty Tim Marshall did not respond to coaching in contact_vs_righty Randy Reilly did not respond to coaching in speed Tim Marshall did not respond to coaching in contact_vs_lefty Emil Pemberton improves in power_vs_righty Rip Henninger did not respond to coaching in 1B
Pittsburgh Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B- RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B Improvements: Vic Hines did not respond to coaching in power_vs_righty Herb Dessens did not respond to coaching in power_vs_lefty Fred Quinones improves in power_vs_righty George David did not respond to coaching in speed Fred Quinones improves in power_vs_righty Fred Quinones improves in power_vs_righty