The Crawfish Boxes · Jun 12, 2025
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. Jesus Alou was the one who got everything started with a leadoff double.
1933 - Sour welcome to Colorado