April 11 in Houston Astros History: Hal Woodeshick and Dick Farrell combine for Houston's first shutout, 2-0 over the Cubs. Hal Smith 's (1962)

Hal Woodeshick and Dick Farrell combine for Houston's first shutout, 2-0 over the Cubs. Hal Smith 's first-inning single plated the game's only runs. This game also featured the franchise's first rain delay - one hour and seven minutes.

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