February 28 in Houston Astros History: Larry Dierker 's managerial debut with the Astros is an 8-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians. Shane Reynolds (1997)

Larry Dierker 's managerial debut with the Astros is an 8-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians. Shane Reynolds delivers two shutout innings but the Tribe get to Mike Hampton , Jose Lima and Ramon Garcia for the decisive runs.

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