June 17 in Houston Astros History: Montreal puts a 19-3 hurt on the Astros, touching Joe Niekro for eight runs in the first three innings (1979)

Montreal puts a 19-3 hurt on the Astros, touching Joe Niekro for eight runs in the first three innings. George Throop and Randy Niemann are also blasted. Even winning pitcher Dan Schatzeder gets two hits.

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