Win: Ruben Otto (1-3) Loss: Andy McLaughlin (1-1)
Save: Buddy Zeiser (8)
Inning: 1 Montreal Andy McLaughlin pitching. Mike Gerlach walks. Lonnie Hernandez flies out to the center fielder. Brian Smith grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Mike Gerlach is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Humberto Valentine flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 1 Houston Ruben Otto pitching. Pete Kennedy flies out to the left fielder. Mike Shilling flies out to the left fielder. Rip Mohart flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Montreal Monte Walewander walks. Monte Walewander steals second. Deion Ontiveros flies out to the left fielder. Aaron Simmons strikes out. Joe Rixey flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 2 Houston Rich Reyes walks. Gene Driscoll hits a home run. Rich Reyes scores. John Thomas singles to right field. Bert Lowdermilk singles to left field. John Thomas advances to third on the hit. Ray Winningham strikes out. Andy McLaughlin singles to left field. John Thomas scores. Bert Lowdermilk advances to third on the hit. Pete Kennedy flies out to the left fielder. Mike Shilling grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 3 Montreal Ruben Otto flies out to the left fielder. Mike Gerlach doubles to right field. Lonnie Hernandez flies out to the left fielder. Brian Smith strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 Houston Rip Mohart grounds out to the shortstop. Rich Reyes strikes out. Gene Driscoll strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Montreal Humberto Valentine grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Monte Walewander grounds out to the pitcher. Deion Ontiveros grounds out to the shortstop. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 4 Houston John Thomas doubles to right field. Bert Lowdermilk strikes out. Ray Winningham grounds out to the shortstop. Andy McLaughlin walks. Pete Kennedy flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 5 Montreal Aaron Simmons singles to center field. Joe Rixey triples. Aaron Simmons scores. Ruben Otto doubles to right field. Joe Rixey scores. Mike Gerlach flies out to the left fielder. Lonnie Hernandez grounds out to the shortstop. Brian Smith singles to right field. Humberto Valentine strikes out. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 5 Houston Mike Shilling walks. Rip Mohart pops out to the shortstop. Rich Reyes flies out to the center fielder. Gene Driscoll strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 6 Montreal Monte Walewander flies out to the center fielder. Deion Ontiveros reached on a 2-base throwing error by Rip Mohart. Deion Ontiveros steals third. Aaron Simmons grounds out to the second baseman. Deion Ontiveros scores. Joe Rixey strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Houston John Thomas singles to center field. Bert Lowdermilk flies out to the right fielder. Ray Winningham walks. Andy McLaughlin lays a bunt down the first base line. He is thrown out at first with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners advance. Pete Kennedy grounds out to the third baseman. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 7 Montreal Ruben Otto strikes out. Mike Gerlach singles past the shortstop. Bucky Vickers 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 1st. Lonnie Hernandez singles to left field. Mike Gerlach advances to third on the hit. Lonnie Hernandez steals second. Brian Smith singles to right field. Mike Gerlach scores. Lonnie Hernandez scores. Humberto Valentine grounds into a force play to the third baseman. Brian Smith is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Monte Walewander grounds into a force play to the second baseman. Humberto Valentine is out at second base with the shortstop covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 7 Houston Mike Shilling grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Rip Mohart singles to center field. Rich Reyes singles to left field. Rip Mohart advances to third on the hit. Gene Driscoll strikes out. John Thomas singles to left field. Rip Mohart scores. Rich Reyes advances to third on the hit. Bert Lowdermilk strikes out. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 8 Montreal Deion Ontiveros strikes out. Aaron Simmons lines out to the third baseman. Joe Rixey singles to left field. Roy Cardoni is pinch hitting for Ruben Otto. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because he is tired. Roy Cardoni strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Houston Buddy Zeiser pitching. Roy Roberts is pinch hitting for Ray Winningham. Roy Roberts singles to right field. Rich Moriarty is pinch hitting for Bucky Vickers. Pinch hitting for the relief pitcher because it is in or after the 7 inning. Rich Moriarty grounds into a 4-6-3 double play. Pete Kennedy grounds out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 9 Montreal Wally Anderson pitching. Mike Gerlach singles to left field. Mike Gerlach steals second. Lonnie Hernandez strikes out. Brian Smith strikes out. Humberto Valentine strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 9 Houston Mike Shilling grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Rip Mohart flies out to the left fielder. Rich Reyes strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Montreal total runners LOB: 8 Houston total runners LOB: 9
Game Notes Ruben Otto is injured and is expected to be out 25 days.
Montreal Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B- RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: C+ Improvements: Tom Williamson improves in speed Darrell Lowery did not respond to coaching in speed Pat Neumeier improves in power_vs_lefty Albert Jacobs did not respond to coaching in control Lefty Thomas did not respond to coaching in control Lefty Thomas did not respond to coaching in control
Houston Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: C+ Batter Mentor Grade: C+ Improvements: Bob Masterson did not respond to coaching in velocity Buddy Walker did not respond to coaching in velocity Tim Mack did not respond to coaching in control Buddy Walker did not respond to coaching in control Jack McEvoy improves in contact_vs_righty Buddy Walker did not respond to coaching in control