June 10 in Houston Astros History: Orlando Merced belts a two-out pinch-hit three-run homer in the top of the ninth to stun the Texas Rangers (2001)

Orlando Merced belts a two-out pinch-hit three-run homer in the top of the ninth to stun the Texas Rangers, 6-5, and take two of three in the first "Lone Star Series". Jay Powell picks up the win after blowing the save in the previous frame.

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