June 5 in Houston Astros History: Bill Spiers draws his sixth consecutive walk (over three games) setting a franchise record during a 6-5 loss (1997)

Bill Spiers draws his sixth consecutive walk (over three games) setting a franchise record during a 6-5 loss at Cincinnati. He is one short of the major-league record. Spiers' streak is broken later when he is hit by a pitch from Mike Remlinger. He walks in his next plate appearance four days afterw

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