April 10 in Houston Astros History: Houston wins the season opener over Pittsburgh, 5-4. The season was delayed due to the murder of Martin (1968)

Houston wins the season opener over Pittsburgh, 5-4. The season was delayed due to the murder of Martin Luther King, Jr. The Astros score three in the bottom of the ninth as a rare error by Bill Mazeroski on a foul pop proves critical.

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