April 17 in Houston Astros History: Don Buddin 's three-run blast in the 11th inning gives Houston their first road win in franchise history, a (1962)

Don Buddin 's three-run blast in the 11th inning gives Houston their first road win in franchise history, a 5-2 victory over the Mets at the Polo Grounds. Norm Larker hit a two-run shot to account for the earlier runs.

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