What happened today in team history?
1973 – Spec is pissed
During a game against the Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros GM Spec Richardson posted a message on the scoreboard of the Astrodome, blaming home plate umpires Bruce Froemming and Augie Donatelli for the team’s 4-1 loss. He says that they missed calls that would have changed the game and all this results in a $500 fine for Richardson.
1999 – Biggio has a day
To help out the Astros to a 10-5 win over the San Francisco Giants, second baseman Craig Biggio had a fantastic day at the plate, going 4-4 with four RBI. One of those hits was one of the Astros two three-run home runs, the other being hit by teammate Jeff Bagwell.
2005 – Bagwell is honored
After announcing his need for shoulder surgery, Bagwell’s team rallies behind him, with his role now filled by Morgan Ensberg, and smacks the Giants 9-0. Ensberg embraced his inner Bagwell during the game and finished the day with three bombs and five RBIs.
What else happened on this day?
1862
In the Williamsburg area in Brooklyn, the first ever game is played at Union Grounds, the first fully enclosed baseball facility.
1901
The Washington Senators shutout the Boston Americans 4-0 to record the first shutout in American League history since joining the major leagues.
1918
Senators’ star pitcher Walter Johnson threw the longest shutout in baseball history, throwing every inning of an 18-inning game that saw the Senators win 1-0 over the Chicago White Sox.
1972
After not seeing it anywhere in the game of baseball, Oakland A’s outfielder Reggie Jackson became the first player in 58 years to rock a mustache.
1973
In a game between the Los Angeles Angles and Kansas City Royals, Angles young flamethrower Nolan Ryan tossed his first no-hitter of eight in his career, adding on 12 strikeouts, to beat the Royals 3-0.