What happened today in team history?
1965 – First 10-game win streak
With 6-4 and 6-1 wins over the Chicago Cubs in a double-header, the Houston Astros push their win streak to 10-games for the first time in franchise history. This streak would be highly coveted, not being broken until the 1999 season.
1969 – Back-to-back no-no’s
For just the second time in baseball history, back-to-back no-hitters are thrown. The first came from Cincinnati Reds hurler Jim Maloney against the Astros, and they responded the next day with a no-hitter of their own, this time from Astros Don Wilson. This is the second no-hitter of Wilson’s career already before the age of 25.
2003 – Julio Lugo released
After a domestic abuse charge from the night before was discovered by the team, the Astros parted ways with starting shortstop Julio Lugo on the same day the Astros lost 8-7 to the Atlanta Braves. This loss marked the Astros 14th loss in the last 18 games in a race for the division crown.
What else happened on this day?
1901
Chicago White Sox hitter Herm McFarland hits the first grand slam in American League history during a 19-9 win over the Detroit Tigers.
1991
At 44-years-old, Texas Rangers flamethrower Nolan Ryan threw his 7th no-hitter, making him the oldest player in baseball history to throw one. The next closest after him is himself at 43 and after that it is Cy Young, who threw one in 1908.
1991
Stealing his 929th bag, Oakland Athletics outfielder Rickey Henderson became the MLB’s all-time stolen base leader, passing Lou Brock.