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Today in Astros history - June 12

1966 - Giusti day

An 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs is highlighted by Houston Astros starting pitcher Dave Giusti, who threw a complete game on the mound and went 3-for-3 at the plate, including a double. He was also helped out by home runs from John Bateman, Rusty Straub and Dave Nicholson.

1978 - Good and bad

Despite setting a new team record for errors in a game with seven as a team, the Astros exploded for a late-game six-run rally in the eighth to top the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5.