What happened today in team history?
1965 – Return to the dome
After getting the entire roof repainted due to glare coming in and interpreting players during the game, the team returns back to the dome for their first game, an 11th inning 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Joe Morgan was responsible for the game winning RBI.
1980 – J.R. Richard’s 100th win
Facing off against the New York Mets, Astros pitcher J.R. Richards gets his 100th career win after getting a 7-4 win. Infielder Art Howe was the biggest factor on offense for the ‘Stros with three hits.
What else happened on this day?
1876
The Chicago White Stockings, later renamed to the Chicago Cubs, play the first game in their franchise’s history, beating the Homestead Grays 4-0.
1901
The Detroit Tigers complete a 10-run comeback over the Milwaukee Brewers for the first win in franchise history, winning 14-13.
1922
St. Louis Browns outfielder Ken Williams becomes the first 30-30 player in history after his sixth home run in four days.
1957
New rule is put in place that prohibits baserunners from interfering with balls in play.
1961
Just two weeks after winning an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics, Gene Conley gets his first win on the mound as a Boston Red Sox pitcher with a 6-1 in over the Washington Senators.
1978
For the first time, a big, green mascot makes his debut during a Philadelphia Phillies game, named the “Phillie Phanatic”.
1984
Dwight Gooden of the Mets became the first teenager to have a 10-strikeout game, punching out ten Montreal Expos during a 2-1 win.
1995
After over 230-days on strike, the MLB returns with its first game, the Florida Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers.
2001
San Diego Padres outfielder Ricky Henderson became the all-time walk record during a game against the Phillies, walking for his 2,063rd time.