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July 10
July 10 in Houston Astros History: Biggio recorded his club-record 500th double (2003)
Biggio recorded his club-record 500th double on July 10 More Houston Astros history & fan-cave gifts → Source: MLB.com
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July 7
July 7 in Houston Astros History: Mark Lemongello finally gets his first hit (1977)
July 7, 1977, At Dodger Stadium, Houston Astro Pitcher Mark Lemongello finally gets his first hit singling off Doug Rau in the 4th inning after going 0-38 previously. [adrotate banner=”51″] @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB More...
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July 6
July 6 in Houston Astros History: Cesar Cedeno hits the first homerun of his career (1970)
July 6, 1970, Cesar Cedeno blasts the first homerun of his career in the bottom of the 6th at the Astrodome off Los Angeles Dodgers Claude Osteen. The homerun scored Bob Watson...
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July 6
July 6 in Houston Astros History: Houston topples the Reds and Jay for the first time in 4 tries (1962)
July 6, 1962 – Cincinnati, Crosley Field Houston finally beats Joey Jay (11-8) after he had won his first three games for the Reds against the .45s, but it took a shutout...
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July 6
July 6 in Houston Astros History: John Boccabella becomes 18th player to hit 2 homeruns in one inning (1973)
[adrotate banner=”39″] On July 6, 1973, At Jarry Park The Expos take two in a doubleheader with the Astros, 12 – 8 and 14 – 6. In the first game, John Boccabella...
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July 4
July 4 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan strikes out Cesar Geronimo for his 3000th career strikeout (1980)
On July 4, 1980, at Riverfront Stadium, Nolan Ryan of the Houston Astros collects his 3,000th strikeout during an 8-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds . “The Express” fans Cesar Geronimo, becoming...
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July 4
July 4 in Houston Astros History: Jose Altuve added to his legacy, most notably surpassing Jeff Bagwell for the second-most hits in franchise history and (2025)
Jose Altuve added to his legacy, most notably surpassing Jeff Bagwell for the second-most hits in franchise history and reaching 250 career home runs. One of the club’s signature wins came on...
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July 4
July 4 in Houston Astros History: Carter, meanwhile, finished tied for second in the Majors with 37 homers, 23 of which came in a 52-game span between Jul (2014)
Carter, meanwhile, finished tied for second in the Majors with 37 homers, 23 of which came in a 52-game span between July 4 and Sept. 5. He batted .296 and led the...
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July 2
July 2 in Houston Astros History: Joe Niekro of the Houston Astros wins his 200th career game (1985)
[adrotate banner=”32″] On July 2, 1985, Joe Niekro of the Houston Astros wins his 200th career game-a 3-2 decision over the San Diego Padres . Joe and his brother Phil, a future...
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July 1
July 1 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan gives up his only career walkoff (1985)
July 1, 1985, At Jack Murphy Stadium Bruce Bochy hits a walk off homer off Houston Astro’s Nolan Ryan for a 6-5 San Diego Padres win. It’s the only walk off homerun...