April 4 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard tosses one inning in an exhibition game against Toronto. It would be his last appearance as an (1982)

J.R. Richard tosses one inning in an exhibition game against Toronto. It would be his last appearance as an Astro after suffering a stroke in 1980. Richard gives up no runs and no hits but walks the bases full in the 3-2 victory.

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