June 5 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan breaks the major league record for career bases on balls issued during a 3-0 shutout over the (1981)

Nolan Ryan breaks the major league record for career bases on balls issued during a 3-0 shutout over the Mets. His second pass of the night eclipses the mark of Early Wynn. Ryan also strikes out ten.

From the collection: Nolan Ryan fan-cave plaque →

Source: Historical record

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