June 3 in Houston Astros History: Houston gets their first doubleheader sweep when they bounce the Pirates, 10-6 and 10-3, at Forbes Field (1962)

Houston gets their first doubleheader sweep when they bounce the Pirates, 10-6 and 10-3, at Forbes Field. Tied at six in the opener, catcher Hal Smith uses pitcher Bobby Tiefenauer 's glove to tag out Roberto Clemente at the plate. Smith then singles to start a four-run rally that puts the game away

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