May 23 in Houston Astros History: After 51 major league appearances, righthander Scott Linebrink gets his first big league win - and is (2003)

After 51 major league appearances, righthander Scott Linebrink gets his first big league win - and is released the next day. A six-run first inning allows Linebrink to post a 7-5 victory over the Cubs, capped by a three-run homer from Jose Vizcaino . Injuries and illnesses force the Astros into the

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