April 18 in Houston Astros History: After the infamous eight-player trade that sent Joe Morgan to Cincinnati, Houston wins the first head-to-head (1972)

After the infamous eight-player trade that sent Joe Morgan to Cincinnati, Houston wins the first head-to-head matchup with the Reds, 8-4. Tommy Helms , part of the deal, homers off Don Gullett to spark the attack.

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