June 17 in Houston Astros History: Houston nails closer Jeff Brantley with four runs in the bottom of the ninth to stun the Cardinals, 6-5 (1998)

Houston nails closer Jeff Brantley with four runs in the bottom of the ninth to stun the Cardinals, 6-5. After Jeff Bagwell launches a two-run bomb to tie the game, Brad Ausmus singles home Carl Everett with the game-winner. C.J. Nitkowski is the beneficiary, picking up his second win.

From the collection: Jeff Bagwell fan-cave plaque →

Source: Historical record

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