What happened today in Houston Astros history – May 18-19
May 18 1967 – Riot ensued on the homer After a homer that hit the foul pole by…
What happened today in Houston Astros history – May 17
1963 – First no-no In a game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Colt .45s pitcher Don Nottebart threw the…
What happened today in Houston Astros history – May 16
1979 – Astros sell The National League approved a sale of the Houston Astros to John McMullen, a…
Astros Player A and B test
Perspective is hardly ever found in the moment. Even when talking former and current Astros we have difficulty…
What happened today in Houston Astros history – May 15
1973 – Spec is pissed During a game against the Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros GM Spec Richardson posted…
What happened today in Houston Astros history – May 14
1972 – The shift works With two-outs and two on in the bottom of the ninth for Pittsburgh…
What happened today in Houston Astros history – May 13
1969 – First game outside the US In the Houston Astros first game ever played outside of the…
What happened today in Houston Astros history – May 11
1974 – Bob Watson exits with boos After crashing head-first into a fence in left field, Houston Astros…
What happened today in Houston Astros history – May 11
1999 – Astros tie a club record The Houston Astros tied a then-club record for runs, beating Pittsburgh…
What happened today in Houston Astros history – May 6
1979 – New ownership With the purchase of the team, the Houston Astros have their sixth new owner…
What else happened in Houston Astros history – May 9
1979 – Cards dugout gets thrown out After protesting a call made by substitute umpire Dave Pallone by…
What happened today in Houston Astros history – May 8
1969 – Astros come back to win Down 6-1 heading into the eighth inning, the Houston Astros came…