June 13 in Houston Astros History: Astros manager Larry Dierker collapses in the dugout due to a seizure during the eighth inning of a home game (1999)

Astros manager Larry Dierker collapses in the dugout due to a seizure during the eighth inning of a home game against San Diego. Houston has a 4-0 lead thanks to a grand slam by Derek Bell . Dierker misses only 27 games despite undergoing brain surgery. The game is suspended until July 23rd when the

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