April 10 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard ties a major-league record by throwing six wild pitches in a game against Los Angeles, but he (1979)

J.R. Richard ties a major-league record by throwing six wild pitches in a game against Los Angeles, but he also strikes out 13 in a 2-1 victory. Cesar Cedeno , Jose Cruz and Enos Cabell tag consecutive doubles off Burt Hooton in the fourth for the Houston runs.

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