1973 – Astros take first place
After giving up a 7-0 lead to the San Francisco Giants, the Houston Astros still came away with a win after a solo-shot from Houston Astros outfielder Jim Wynn gave them the edge in what ended as an 8-7 win for Houston. This win allowed them to take over sole possession of first in the NL West.
1995 – The walk to victory
With the game tied 1-1 in the 10th inning, Montreal Expos pitcher Jeff Shaw walked in Astros infielder Craig Biggio to give Houston the 2-1 win.
What else happened on this day?
1984
Boston Red Sox hurler Roger Clemens earned his first of 354 career wins over the next 24 years.
1999
Robin Ventura became the first, and still the only, player in history to hit grand slams in each game of a doubleheader.
2006
In a game against the Oakland Athletic’s, Barry Bonds slugs #714 to put himself in the top-three all time in home runs and tie himself with Babe Ruth.
2011
In the Chicago Cubs first time in Fenway Park since 1918, the Red Sox smacked them, winning 15-5. The Cubs couldn’t handle the pressures of the stadium, committing five errors.
2018
Giants rookie pitcher Jordan Hicks tied Aroldis Chapman for the fastest pitch ever thrown, pumping a 105 MPH fastball to Odubel Herrera of the Philadelphia Phillies.