April 10 in Houston Astros History: Chicago great Ferguson Jenkins is sailing along with a four-hit shutout and a 1-0 lead through eight innings (1971)

Chicago great Ferguson Jenkins is sailing along with a four-hit shutout and a 1-0 lead through eight innings when the Astros win without hitting a ball past the infield. Cesar Cedeno 's scratch hit starts it off. Two walks later, Cedeno bluffs a break for the plate which causes Jenkins to balk home

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