April 29 in Houston Astros History: The Astros explode for eight runs in the seventh to topple the Padres, 8-2. J.R. Richard starts the scoring (1975)

The Astros explode for eight runs in the seventh to topple the Padres, 8-2. J.R. Richard starts the scoring with a two-run single. Roger Metzger ends it in the same manner. Jose Cruz has two hits in the inning. Richard tosses a five-hitter.

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