What happened today in team history?
1969 – Astros ties major league mark for double-plays.
During a 3-1 win over the San Francisco Giants, the Houston Astros tied a major league mark by turning seven double-plays in a single game, tying the 1942 New York Yankees.
1975 – No. 1,000,000
In the first game of a double-header against the Giants, Astros Bob Watson scored baseball’s millionth run of its lifetime.
2001 – Career No. 2000
During a 8-4 win in Montreal against the Expos, Astros infielder Craig Biggio collects his 2,000th career hit, becoming the first Astros player in franchise history to reach that mark.
What else happened on this day?
1869
The Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first all-pro baseball team, begins their inaugural season with a 45-9 win over the Great Westerns of Cincinnati
1944
As one of the last teams to allow integration, the St. Louis Cardinals allowed African-American fans into the stands for the first time.
1966
Giants slugger WIllie Mays set a new record for home runs in the National League when he belted his 512th in a 6-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2010
The Detroit Tigers radio and television voice of the for 42 years, Ernie Harwell, passes away at the age of 92. He retired from the booth just eight years prior in 2002.