June 1 in Houston Astros History: Jose Cruz lofts a home run to left in the top of the tenth inning off ex-Astro Frank DiPino to topple the (1987)

Jose Cruz lofts a home run to left in the top of the tenth inning off ex-Astro Frank DiPino to topple the Cubs, 6-5. Kevin Bass also homers and drives in four. All five Chicago runs come from the bat of Andre Dawson who slugs two long balls but fans in his final trip up at the hands of Dave Smith .

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