April 26 in Houston Astros History: Bob Bruce tosses the first one-hitter in franchise history, a 2-0 blanking of the Reds. A harmless single by (1963)

Bob Bruce tosses the first one-hitter in franchise history, a 2-0 blanking of the Reds. A harmless single by Vada Pinson is the only blemish. Bruce needs just 96 pitches to accomplish the feat.

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