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Atlanta Braves at Pittsburgh Pirates

May 7, 1976 · 7:05 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves logoATL70-921
Final
3Pittsburgh Pirates logoPIT92-70

W: John CandelariaL: Andy Messersmith

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Game flow

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Biggest lead PIT by 3

Key plays

  • B1 +12% PITWillie Stargell singles on a to pitcher Andy Messersmith. Al Oliver scores. Willie Stargell to 2nd. Fielding error by pitcher Andy Messersmith.ATL 0 · PIT 1
  • B1 +10% PITDave Parker triples (3) on a to right fielder Ken Henderson. Willie Stargell scores.ATL 0 · PIT 2
  • B1 +6% PITRichie Zisk singles on a to left fielder Jimmy Wynn. Dave Parker scores.ATL 0 · PIT 3
  • T2 +9% ATLVic Correll doubles (3) on a to left fielder Richie Zisk. Ken Henderson scores.ATL 1 · PIT 3
  • T7 +7% PITCito Gaston grounds into a double play, shortstop Mario Mendoza to second baseman Rennie Stennett to first baseman Willie Stargell. Lee Lacy out at 2nd. Cito Gaston out at 1st.ATL 1 · PIT 3

Team stats

ATLPIT
  • 5Hits8
  • 1Runs3
  • 1Walks4
  • 10Strikeouts9
  • 2Errors0
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  • 0Stolen bases2
  • .161Batting average.250
  • .188On-base %.333
  • .194Slugging.313
  • 3.38ERA1.00
  • 13Left on base10

1976 National League Standings

WLPCTGB
1CIReds10260.630—
2PHPhillies10161.6231.0
3LADodgers9270.56810.0
4PIPirates9270.56810.0
5NYMets8676.53116.0
6HOAstros8082.49422.0
7CHCubs7587.46327.0
8SFGiants7488.45728.0
9SDPadres7389.45129.0
10STCardinals7290.44430.0
11ATBraves7092.43232.0
12WSNationals55107.34047.0

Game info

Venue
Three Rivers Stadium