May 3 in Houston Astros History: Bill Virdon picks up his 356th win as a Houston manager, setting a team record, as the Astros edge St. Louis (1980)

Bill Virdon picks up his 356th win as a Houston manager, setting a team record, as the Astros edge St. Louis, 4-2. Vern Ruhle is the hero, going 8-2/3rds innings for the win, producing two hits and driving in a run. Terry Puhl and Jose Cruz supply two hits apiece. Joe Sambito nails the final out for

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