May 26 in Houston Astros History: In the opener of a doubleheader in San Diego, Al Santorini starts against an Astro lineup stacked with seven (1971)

In the opener of a doubleheader in San Diego, Al Santorini starts against an Astro lineup stacked with seven lefty hitters. Santorini gets the first out and is yanked for lefty Dave Roberts . Houston wins, 2-1, behind Wade Blasingame . Santorini returns to start the nightcap, tossing six innings, bu

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