April 17 in Houston Astros History: Astros get more steals than hits in a 6-4 loss to the Dodgers. Joe Morgan has three of the seven swipes while (1980)

Astros get more steals than hits in a 6-4 loss to the Dodgers. Joe Morgan has three of the seven swipes while Houston manages just six hits. Utilityman Derrel Thomas is the Dodger catcher, explaining the larceny in Astro hearts.

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