April 19 in Houston Astros History: Bob Bruce ties a major-league record by striking out the side on nine pitches in the eighth inning against (1964)

Bob Bruce ties a major-league record by striking out the side on nine pitches in the eighth inning against the Cardinals. It happens in a 6-1 loss to Bob Gibson. Bruce fans Bill White, Charley Jones and Ken Boyer in perfect order. The next inning, after a leadoff single, Bruce KOs Tim McCarver, Juli

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