Inning: 1 Houston
Howie Echevarria pitching.
Doc Elko singles past the second baseman.
Charlie Johnson flies out to the right fielder.
Brian Stott singles in front of the center fielder.
Bill Perzanowski grounds out to the second baseman.
Doc Elko advances to third on the play.
Brian Stott advances to second on the play.
Tom Bush walks.
Cecil Reilley singles to center field.
Doc Elko scores.
Brian Stott scores.
Tom Bush advances to third on the hit.
John Ettles singles in front of the center fielder.
Tom Bush scores.
Henry Smith singles to right field.
Jace Ripken flies out to the center fielder.
Runners left on base: 3

Inning: 1 Cincinnati
Jace Ripken pitching.
Norman Brookens grounds out to the second baseman.
Jackson Williams lines out to the shortstop.
Rockee Balboni singles to center field.
Vern Smith strikes out.
Runners left on base: 1

Inning: 2 Houston
Doc Elko flies out to the left fielder.
Charlie Johnson walks.
Brian Stott flies out to the left fielder.
Bill Perzanowski singles to right field.
Charlie Johnson advances to third on the hit.
Tom Bush reached on a fielding error by Jackson Williams.
Charlie Johnson scores.
Cecil Reilley pops out to the first baseman.
Runners left on base: 2

Inning: 2 Cincinnati
Biddy Blaemire grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted).
Charlie Jackson strikes out.
Ken Sanders singles past the shortstop.
Richie Lefkowitz walks.
Howie Echevarria grounds into a force play to the shortstop.
Richie Lefkowitz is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag.
Runners left on base: 2

Inning: 3 Houston
John Ettles singles past the third baseman.
Henry Smith reached on a fielding error by Richie Lefkowitz.
Jace Ripken lays a bunt down the third base line.
He is thrown out at first with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners advance.
Doc Elko grounds out to the second baseman.
John Ettles scores.
Henry Smith advances to third on the play.
Charlie Johnson grounds out to the third baseman.
Runners left on base: 1

Inning: 3 Cincinnati
Norman Brookens flies out to the center fielder.
Jackson Williams grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted).
Rockee Balboni pops out to the first baseman.
Runners left on base: 0

Inning: 4 Houston
Brian Stott grounds out to the third baseman.
Bill Perzanowski reached on a 2-base throwing error by Norman Brookens.
Tom Bush grounds out to the second baseman.
Bill Perzanowski advances to third on the play.
Cecil Reilley grounds out to the shortstop.
Runners left on base: 1

Inning: 4 Cincinnati
Vern Smith walks.
Biddy Blaemire grounds into a 3-6-3 double play.
Charlie Jackson walks.
Ken Sanders grounds into a force play to the second baseman.
Charlie Jackson is out at second base with the shortstop covering the bag.
Runners left on base: 1

Inning: 5 Houston
John Ettles grounds out to the third baseman.
Henry Smith walks.
Henry Smith steals second.
Jace Ripken strikes out.
Doc Elko grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted).
Runners left on base: 1

Inning: 5 Cincinnati
Richie Lefkowitz flies out to the right fielder.
Howie Echevarria strikes out.
Norman Brookens strikes out.
Runners left on base: 0

Inning: 6 Houston
Charlie Johnson lines out to the shortstop.
Brian Stott singles to right field.
Bill Perzanowski strikes out.
Tom Bush singles past the second baseman.
Brian Stott advances to third on the hit.
Cecil Reilley strikes out.
Runners left on base: 2

Inning: 6 Cincinnati
Jackson Williams strikes out.
Rockee Balboni flies out to the right fielder.
Vern Smith singles to center field.
Biddy Blaemire doubles past the first baseman.
Vern Smith uses his aggressiveness and scores.
Charlie Jackson strikes out.
Runners left on base: 1

Inning: 7 Houston
Doug Campaneris comes in from the bullpen to pitch.
John Ettles strikes out.
Henry Smith flies out to the left fielder.
Jace Ripken grounds out to the shortstop.
Runners left on base: 0

Inning: 7 Cincinnati
Ken Sanders flies out to the center fielder.
Richie Lefkowitz walks.
Jim Stellberger comes in from the bullpen to pitch.
Pitcher is being pulled because of the stamina rule which states SP should be immediately pulled when tired.
Chris McNabb is pinch hitting for Doug Campaneris. Pinch hitting for the relief pitcher because it is in or after the 7 inning.
Chris McNabb strikes out.
Norman Brookens singles past the third baseman.
Richie Lefkowitz advances to third on the hit.
Jackson Williams singles to left field.
Richie Lefkowitz scores.
Norman Brookens advances to third on the hit.
Rockee Balboni walks.
Vern Smith grounds out to the shortstop.
Runners left on base: 3

Inning: 8 Houston
Charlie Paumier pitching.
Doc Elko singles to center field.
Charlie Johnson grounds out to the third baseman.
Doc Elko advances to second on the play.
Brian Stott flies out to the right fielder.
Bill Perzanowski strikes out.
Runners left on base: 1

Inning: 8 Cincinnati
Biddy Blaemire singles to right field.
Charlie Jackson grounds into a force play to the shortstop.
Biddy Blaemire is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag.
Ken Sanders grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted).
Charlie Jackson advances to second on the play.
Richie Lefkowitz flies out to the center fielder.
Runners left on base: 1

Inning: 9 Houston
Tom Bush grounds out to the second baseman.
Cecil Reilley flies out to the right fielder.
John Ettles walks.
Henry Smith singles to left field.
Denis Liriano is pinch hitting for Jim Stellberger. Pitcher will be pulled in the next inning, will pinch hit for now. Pitcher is being pulled because of save situation rule.
Denis Liriano strikes out.
Runners left on base: 2

Inning: 9 Cincinnati
Dad Alexander pitching.
Charlie Ripple is pinch hitting for Charlie Paumier. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because it is the last at bat.
Charlie Ripple walks.
Norman Brookens singles to center field.
Jackson Williams singles to left field.
Charlie Ripple scores.
Norman Brookens advances to third on the hit.
Rockee Balboni grounds into a 6-4-3 double play.
Norman Brookens scores.
Vern Smith strikes out.
Runners left on base: 0
Houston total runners LOB: 13
Cincinnati total runners LOB: 9