May 20 in Houston Astros History: Johnny Edwards belts a three-run homer as Houston builds a 7-0 lead against the Giants. San Francisco rallies (1973)

Johnny Edwards belts a three-run homer as Houston builds a 7-0 lead against the Giants. San Francisco rallies to tie it but Jim Wynn smashes a solo shot off Sam McDowell in the ninth for an 8-7 victory. Astros take over first place in the NL West.

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