What happened today in team history?
1965 – Jay Dahl passes
After picking up the win from pitching just the day before, Houston Astros 19-year-old rookie Jay Dahl passed away after a fatal injury in a car crash. He was sitting at 5-0 for the Salisbury Astros before his passing.
1970 – Cedeno’s debut
At 19-years-old, Astros rookie Cesar Cedeno made his major league debut as part of a 9-6 win over the Atlanta Braves. He finished the day with two hits, both a part of the team’s early rally to build a lead.
1992 – The Jones’
On the back of excellent pitching from both Doug and Jimmy Jones (not related), the Astros outlasted the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0. Jimmy starts the game off with eight shutout frames before Doug came in to close the door.
What else happened on this day?
1961
Following the voting to settle the question who is the better superstar in the ‘world-wide election’ between New York Yankees Mickey Mantle and San Francisco Giants Willie Mays, the fans vote on Mantle.
1973
Bobby Bonds hits a leadoff home run for the Cincinnati Reds, his 22nd all-time, to break Lou Brock’s National League record. Bonds’ record wouldn’t get passed until years later when Astros Craig Biggio would hit his 31st of his 53.