Locked in a 1-1 tie through six innings on May 3, 1974, the Astros suddenly broke through in the seventh and went on to a 4-1 victory over St. Louis. Afterward, players pointed to an unusual interruption moments earlier as the spark that changed the game's momentum, with one Astro joking that it was the ultimate home-field advantage.
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A dash across right field stole the spotlight.
One Astro immediately predicted what would happen next.
A bullpen coach's reaction reason for quickly cleaning his glasses.
🕵️ Replay Today: June 6, 1966
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Reds slugger goes deep times four
a second future Hall of Fame ace now double digits in wins
two Dodgers batters had epic days at the plate
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