April 11 in Houston Astros History: Craig Reynolds , homerless the year before, blasts a leadoff homer against Don Stanhouse to spark a five-run (1980)

Craig Reynolds , homerless the year before, blasts a leadoff homer against Don Stanhouse to spark a five-run eighth-inning rally that topples Los Angeles, 10-6. Dave Smith wins in his first big league appearance.

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