Houston (i/ˈhjuːstən/HYOO-stən) is the most populous city in Texas and the fourth most populous city in the United States. With a census-estimated 2014 population of 2.239 million people, within a land area of 599.6 square miles (1,553km2), it also is the largest city in the Southern United States, as well as the seat of HarrisCounty. It is the principal city of Houston–TheWoodlands–SugarLand, which is the fifth most populated metropolitan area in the United States.
Houston was founded in 1836 on land near the banks of Buffalo Bayou (now known as Allen's Landing) and incorporated as a city on June 5, 1837. The city was named after former General Sam Houston, who was president of the Republic of Texas and had commanded and won at the Battle of San Jacinto25 miles (40km) east of where the city was established. The burgeoning port and railroad industry, combined with oil discovery in 1901, has induced continual surges in the city's population. In the mid-twentieth century, Houston became the home of the Texas Medical Center—the world's largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions—and NASA's Johnson Space Center, where the Mission Control Center is located.
Houston is an Amtrak intercity train station in Houston
History
The present Houston station, which opened on October 26, 1959, was built by the Southern Pacific Railroad to replace Grand Central Station, which was just east of the present station. That station operated from September 1, 1934 until the property was sold to the U.S. Government in 1959 to become the site of the Houston main post office. Grand Central Station had replaced the original Houston & Texas Central depot of 1886. When Amtrak was created it was one of two stations in Houston that served Amtrak trains, the other being Union Station, now part of Minute Maid Park. All Amtrak trains moved to Southern Pacific Station by the end of July 1974, and all trains were canceled or rerouted out of Houston except the Sunset Limited. This station continued to be owned and operated by the Southern Pacific Railroad after the creation of Amtrak, and has been owned and operated by the Union Pacific Railroad since the merger of Southern Pacific and Union Pacific.
"Houston (Means I'm One Day Closer to You)" is a song written by Larry Gatlin and recorded by American country music group Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Band. It was released in September 1983 as the first single from the album "Greatest Hits Vol. II" then included to first track of "Not Guilty" (1984). "Houston (Means I'm One Day Closer to You)" was the group's third and last number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for two weeks and spent a total of fifteen weeks on the country chart.
No baseball in April? Some Astros have been there before. They practiced at Memorial Park in 1972
No baseball in April? The Houston Astros have been there before. In 1972, the first-ever players' strike lasted 13 days. Some players, including pitcher Larry Dierker, went to Houston's Memorial Park to stay in shape and practiced on one of the park's fields, as documented by a KHOU 11 News crew. Can you imagine if today's team tried to do that?
published: 16 Apr 2020
1929 Boston Red Sox vs 1972 Houston Astros
OOTP 20 - 1929 Boston Red Sox (58-96) vs 1972 Houston Astros (84-69)
published: 26 Jun 2019
July 18, 1972 Cesar Cedeno whacks an inside-the-park homer
Jul 18, 1972 Cesar Cedeno whacks an inside-the-park homer. (Roger Metzger)(0:29, Passe - Astros)
The Audio Was supplied by Astrodaily.com
Classic Broadcasts are old-time broadcasts that have been put together from various sources. Many are found on the Internet Archives in a raw form.
If you wish to take a deeper dive, that includes:
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• Astros History - Astros History
• This Day In Baseball - Learn more about the players, teams and seasons
published: 21 Jul 2023
Highlights From Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros (Exhibition Game) - June 11, 1973
WFAA Collection
published: 01 Aug 2020
MLB 1972 - Ep 12 - Early Season Flashback - Phillies @ Astros
You've seen Lefty already in this series here on DTSSN in the opener, as he pitched a gem against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Today we flash back to earlier in the 1972 season, as the Phillies wear some of their gray away unis left over from 1971. They only wore them for a very short time in the beginning of the season, and you won't see them again until 1988. The Phils are in Houston today to take on the Astros. On the mound opposing Steve Carlton is another good hurler by the name of Larry Dierker. Enjoy your retro baseball fix ONLY on DTSSN! SUSBCRIBE!
published: 11 Jul 2020
1972 08 21 New York Mets vs Houston Astros Bob Murphy Baseball Radio OTR
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published: 04 Mar 2017
1972-Aug-21 • NYM/HOU • New York Mets vs Houston Astros - Bob Murphy Radio
The Houston Astros are in the World Series in 2021! This film from KPRC-TV in Houston contains a series of short news segments related to the Major League Baseball team, including a 1976 game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Astrodome. https://texasarchive.org/2016_04078
TAMI has quite a bit of @astrosbaseball footage through the years. Enjoy! https://texasarchive.org/taxonomy/term/117601
#baseball #worldseries #astros #preservation #archive
published: 28 Oct 2021
1972 04 21 Astros at Giants Baseball Classic Radio Broadcast
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No baseball in April? The Houston Astros have been there before. In 1972, the first-ever players' strike lasted 13 days. Some players, including pitcher Larry D...
No baseball in April? The Houston Astros have been there before. In 1972, the first-ever players' strike lasted 13 days. Some players, including pitcher Larry Dierker, went to Houston's Memorial Park to stay in shape and practiced on one of the park's fields, as documented by a KHOU 11 News crew. Can you imagine if today's team tried to do that?
No baseball in April? The Houston Astros have been there before. In 1972, the first-ever players' strike lasted 13 days. Some players, including pitcher Larry Dierker, went to Houston's Memorial Park to stay in shape and practiced on one of the park's fields, as documented by a KHOU 11 News crew. Can you imagine if today's team tried to do that?
Jul 18, 1972 Cesar Cedeno whacks an inside-the-park homer. (Roger Metzger)(0:29, Passe - Astros)
The Audio Was supplied by Astrodaily.com
Classic Broadca...
Jul 18, 1972 Cesar Cedeno whacks an inside-the-park homer. (Roger Metzger)(0:29, Passe - Astros)
The Audio Was supplied by Astrodaily.com
Classic Broadcasts are old-time broadcasts that have been put together from various sources. Many are found on the Internet Archives in a raw form.
If you wish to take a deeper dive, that includes:
Scorecards, Rosters, Newspaper Clippings. All members can jump over to : www.vintagebaseballreflections.com and join the membership platform
• Astros History - Astros History
• This Day In Baseball - Learn more about the players, teams and seasons
Jul 18, 1972 Cesar Cedeno whacks an inside-the-park homer. (Roger Metzger)(0:29, Passe - Astros)
The Audio Was supplied by Astrodaily.com
Classic Broadcasts are old-time broadcasts that have been put together from various sources. Many are found on the Internet Archives in a raw form.
If you wish to take a deeper dive, that includes:
Scorecards, Rosters, Newspaper Clippings. All members can jump over to : www.vintagebaseballreflections.com and join the membership platform
• Astros History - Astros History
• This Day In Baseball - Learn more about the players, teams and seasons
You've seen Lefty already in this series here on DTSSN in the opener, as he pitched a gem against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Today we flash back to earlier in t...
You've seen Lefty already in this series here on DTSSN in the opener, as he pitched a gem against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Today we flash back to earlier in the 1972 season, as the Phillies wear some of their gray away unis left over from 1971. They only wore them for a very short time in the beginning of the season, and you won't see them again until 1988. The Phils are in Houston today to take on the Astros. On the mound opposing Steve Carlton is another good hurler by the name of Larry Dierker. Enjoy your retro baseball fix ONLY on DTSSN! SUSBCRIBE!
You've seen Lefty already in this series here on DTSSN in the opener, as he pitched a gem against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Today we flash back to earlier in the 1972 season, as the Phillies wear some of their gray away unis left over from 1971. They only wore them for a very short time in the beginning of the season, and you won't see them again until 1988. The Phils are in Houston today to take on the Astros. On the mound opposing Steve Carlton is another good hurler by the name of Larry Dierker. Enjoy your retro baseball fix ONLY on DTSSN! SUSBCRIBE!
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- 1972 MLB Regular Season . . . . https://retroseasons.com/leagues/mlb/1972/standings/
- Monday, August 21, 1972
- Attendance: 24,242
- Venue: Shea Stadium . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/stadiums/shea-stadium/
- Game Duration: 2:03
- Night Game, on grass
- Box Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYN/NYN197208210.shtml
- Starting Lineups
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- Houston Astros . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/teams/houston-astros/1972/overview/
- 1 - SS - Roger Metzger . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/roger-metzger/
- 2 - CF - Cesar Cedeno . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/cesar-cedeno/
- 3 - RF - Jim Wynn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jim-wynn/
- 4 - 1B - Lee May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/lee-may/
- 5 - 3B - Doug Rader . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/doug-rader/
- 6 - 2B - Tommy Helms . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/tommy-helms/
- 7 - LF - Jesus Alou . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jesus-alou/
- 8 - C - Larry Howard . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/larry-howard/
- 9 - P - Jerry Reuss . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jerry-reuss/
- New York Mets . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/teams/new-york-mets/1972/overview/
- 1 - 2B - Lute Barnes . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/lute-barnes/
- 2 - 3B - Wayne Garrett . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/wayne-garrett/
- 3 - CF - Willie Mays . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/willie-mays/
- 4 - RF - Tommie Agee . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/tommie-agee/
- 5 - C - Duffy Dyer . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/duffy-dyer/
- 6 - LF - John Milner . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/john-milner/
- 7 - 1B - Jim Beauchamp . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jim-beauchamp/
- 8 - SS - Ted Martinez . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/ted-martinez/
- 9 - P - Jon Matlack . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jon-matlack/
- Radio Announcers
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- Ralph Kiner . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/ralph-kiner/
- Lindsey Nelson . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/lindsey-nelson/
- Bob Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/bob-murphy-broadcaster/
Game Summary
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In a classic matchup at Shea Stadium on August 21, 1972, the New York Mets faced the Houston Astros in a game that was notable for its pitching duel. The Mets' Jon Matlack, with a record of 11-7, and the Astros' Jerry Reuss, were the starting pitchers. This game occurred during a season where both teams were creating their own narratives. The Mets, known for their strong pitching, were trying to capture the essence of their miraculous 1969 season, while the Astros were steadily building a competitive team with notable players like Cesar Cedeno and Doug Rader.
The game unfolded with a tense pitchers' battle, highlighted by low scoring and strategic plays. The Mets broke the deadlock in the 3rd inning with a score, setting the tone for a game that would be characterized by crucial hits rather than consistent scoring. The Astros responded with a solo home run by Cedeno in the 6th inning, demonstrating their resilience. Key moments included a second home run by Beauchamp in the 7th inning, pushing the Mets ahead, and the Astros' attempt to even the score in the 8th, only to be matched by the Mets in the final inning.
Ultimately, the Mets triumphed with a 4-2 victory, led by a standout performance from Matlack and decisive home runs by Beauchamp. This game was a microcosm of the 1972 season, reflecting the Mets' reliance on strong pitching and timely hitting. The season itself saw teams jostling for position in their respective pennant races, with players across the league aiming for personal milestones and team success. This game, a snapshot of the 1972 season, provided fans with the drama and excitement that epitomizes baseball.
#Beauchamp #Matlack #Reuss #Cedeno #Mets #Astros #SheaStadium #1972Baseball #HomeRun #PitchingDuel
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- 1972 MLB Regular Season . . . . https://retroseasons.com/leagues/mlb/1972/standings/
- Monday, August 21, 1972
- Attendance: 24,242
- Venue: Shea Stadium . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/stadiums/shea-stadium/
- Game Duration: 2:03
- Night Game, on grass
- Box Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYN/NYN197208210.shtml
- Starting Lineups
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- Houston Astros . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/teams/houston-astros/1972/overview/
- 1 - SS - Roger Metzger . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/roger-metzger/
- 2 - CF - Cesar Cedeno . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/cesar-cedeno/
- 3 - RF - Jim Wynn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jim-wynn/
- 4 - 1B - Lee May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/lee-may/
- 5 - 3B - Doug Rader . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/doug-rader/
- 6 - 2B - Tommy Helms . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/tommy-helms/
- 7 - LF - Jesus Alou . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jesus-alou/
- 8 - C - Larry Howard . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/larry-howard/
- 9 - P - Jerry Reuss . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jerry-reuss/
- New York Mets . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/teams/new-york-mets/1972/overview/
- 1 - 2B - Lute Barnes . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/lute-barnes/
- 2 - 3B - Wayne Garrett . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/wayne-garrett/
- 3 - CF - Willie Mays . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/willie-mays/
- 4 - RF - Tommie Agee . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/tommie-agee/
- 5 - C - Duffy Dyer . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/duffy-dyer/
- 6 - LF - John Milner . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/john-milner/
- 7 - 1B - Jim Beauchamp . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jim-beauchamp/
- 8 - SS - Ted Martinez . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/ted-martinez/
- 9 - P - Jon Matlack . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jon-matlack/
- Radio Announcers
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- Ralph Kiner . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/ralph-kiner/
- Lindsey Nelson . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/lindsey-nelson/
- Bob Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/bob-murphy-broadcaster/
Game Summary
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In a classic matchup at Shea Stadium on August 21, 1972, the New York Mets faced the Houston Astros in a game that was notable for its pitching duel. The Mets' Jon Matlack, with a record of 11-7, and the Astros' Jerry Reuss, were the starting pitchers. This game occurred during a season where both teams were creating their own narratives. The Mets, known for their strong pitching, were trying to capture the essence of their miraculous 1969 season, while the Astros were steadily building a competitive team with notable players like Cesar Cedeno and Doug Rader.
The game unfolded with a tense pitchers' battle, highlighted by low scoring and strategic plays. The Mets broke the deadlock in the 3rd inning with a score, setting the tone for a game that would be characterized by crucial hits rather than consistent scoring. The Astros responded with a solo home run by Cedeno in the 6th inning, demonstrating their resilience. Key moments included a second home run by Beauchamp in the 7th inning, pushing the Mets ahead, and the Astros' attempt to even the score in the 8th, only to be matched by the Mets in the final inning.
Ultimately, the Mets triumphed with a 4-2 victory, led by a standout performance from Matlack and decisive home runs by Beauchamp. This game was a microcosm of the 1972 season, reflecting the Mets' reliance on strong pitching and timely hitting. The season itself saw teams jostling for position in their respective pennant races, with players across the league aiming for personal milestones and team success. This game, a snapshot of the 1972 season, provided fans with the drama and excitement that epitomizes baseball.
#Beauchamp #Matlack #Reuss #Cedeno #Mets #Astros #SheaStadium #1972Baseball #HomeRun #PitchingDuel
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The Houston Astros are in the World Series in 2021! This film from KPRC-TV in Houston contains a series of short news segments related to the Major League Baseb...
The Houston Astros are in the World Series in 2021! This film from KPRC-TV in Houston contains a series of short news segments related to the Major League Baseball team, including a 1976 game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Astrodome. https://texasarchive.org/2016_04078
TAMI has quite a bit of @astrosbaseball footage through the years. Enjoy! https://texasarchive.org/taxonomy/term/117601
#baseball #worldseries #astros #preservation #archive
The Houston Astros are in the World Series in 2021! This film from KPRC-TV in Houston contains a series of short news segments related to the Major League Baseball team, including a 1976 game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Astrodome. https://texasarchive.org/2016_04078
TAMI has quite a bit of @astrosbaseball footage through the years. Enjoy! https://texasarchive.org/taxonomy/term/117601
#baseball #worldseries #astros #preservation #archive
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SWYJ6WFD53JFJ If you feel obliged to support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/supportcbotr You can now donat...
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SWYJ6WFD53JFJ If you feel obliged to support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/supportcbotr You can now donate if you feel inclined via the Super Chat button (I think) in the premiere. There is no pressure to do so. Also feel free to leave a message in the chat which teams you'd like to see more games of, players, etc.
More games coming next week
love you all
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More games coming next week
love you all
No baseball in April? The Houston Astros have been there before. In 1972, the first-ever players' strike lasted 13 days. Some players, including pitcher Larry Dierker, went to Houston's Memorial Park to stay in shape and practiced on one of the park's fields, as documented by a KHOU 11 News crew. Can you imagine if today's team tried to do that?
Jul 18, 1972 Cesar Cedeno whacks an inside-the-park homer. (Roger Metzger)(0:29, Passe - Astros)
The Audio Was supplied by Astrodaily.com
Classic Broadcasts are old-time broadcasts that have been put together from various sources. Many are found on the Internet Archives in a raw form.
If you wish to take a deeper dive, that includes:
Scorecards, Rosters, Newspaper Clippings. All members can jump over to : www.vintagebaseballreflections.com and join the membership platform
• Astros History - Astros History
• This Day In Baseball - Learn more about the players, teams and seasons
You've seen Lefty already in this series here on DTSSN in the opener, as he pitched a gem against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Today we flash back to earlier in the 1972 season, as the Phillies wear some of their gray away unis left over from 1971. They only wore them for a very short time in the beginning of the season, and you won't see them again until 1988. The Phils are in Houston today to take on the Astros. On the mound opposing Steve Carlton is another good hurler by the name of Larry Dierker. Enjoy your retro baseball fix ONLY on DTSSN! SUSBCRIBE!
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SWYJ6WFD53JFJ If you feel obliged to support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/supportcbotr https://www..com/classicbaseballontheradio
- 1972 MLB Regular Season . . . . https://retroseasons.com/leagues/mlb/1972/standings/
- Monday, August 21, 1972
- Attendance: 24,242
- Venue: Shea Stadium . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/stadiums/shea-stadium/
- Game Duration: 2:03
- Night Game, on grass
- Box Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYN/NYN197208210.shtml
- Starting Lineups
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- Houston Astros . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/teams/houston-astros/1972/overview/
- 1 - SS - Roger Metzger . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/roger-metzger/
- 2 - CF - Cesar Cedeno . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/cesar-cedeno/
- 3 - RF - Jim Wynn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jim-wynn/
- 4 - 1B - Lee May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/lee-may/
- 5 - 3B - Doug Rader . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/doug-rader/
- 6 - 2B - Tommy Helms . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/tommy-helms/
- 7 - LF - Jesus Alou . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jesus-alou/
- 8 - C - Larry Howard . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/larry-howard/
- 9 - P - Jerry Reuss . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jerry-reuss/
- New York Mets . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/teams/new-york-mets/1972/overview/
- 1 - 2B - Lute Barnes . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/lute-barnes/
- 2 - 3B - Wayne Garrett . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/wayne-garrett/
- 3 - CF - Willie Mays . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/willie-mays/
- 4 - RF - Tommie Agee . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/tommie-agee/
- 5 - C - Duffy Dyer . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/duffy-dyer/
- 6 - LF - John Milner . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/john-milner/
- 7 - 1B - Jim Beauchamp . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jim-beauchamp/
- 8 - SS - Ted Martinez . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/ted-martinez/
- 9 - P - Jon Matlack . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jon-matlack/
- Radio Announcers
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- Ralph Kiner . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/ralph-kiner/
- Lindsey Nelson . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/lindsey-nelson/
- Bob Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/bob-murphy-broadcaster/
Game Summary
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In a classic matchup at Shea Stadium on August 21, 1972, the New York Mets faced the Houston Astros in a game that was notable for its pitching duel. The Mets' Jon Matlack, with a record of 11-7, and the Astros' Jerry Reuss, were the starting pitchers. This game occurred during a season where both teams were creating their own narratives. The Mets, known for their strong pitching, were trying to capture the essence of their miraculous 1969 season, while the Astros were steadily building a competitive team with notable players like Cesar Cedeno and Doug Rader.
The game unfolded with a tense pitchers' battle, highlighted by low scoring and strategic plays. The Mets broke the deadlock in the 3rd inning with a score, setting the tone for a game that would be characterized by crucial hits rather than consistent scoring. The Astros responded with a solo home run by Cedeno in the 6th inning, demonstrating their resilience. Key moments included a second home run by Beauchamp in the 7th inning, pushing the Mets ahead, and the Astros' attempt to even the score in the 8th, only to be matched by the Mets in the final inning.
Ultimately, the Mets triumphed with a 4-2 victory, led by a standout performance from Matlack and decisive home runs by Beauchamp. This game was a microcosm of the 1972 season, reflecting the Mets' reliance on strong pitching and timely hitting. The season itself saw teams jostling for position in their respective pennant races, with players across the league aiming for personal milestones and team success. This game, a snapshot of the 1972 season, provided fans with the drama and excitement that epitomizes baseball.
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The Houston Astros are in the World Series in 2021! This film from KPRC-TV in Houston contains a series of short news segments related to the Major League Baseball team, including a 1976 game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Astrodome. https://texasarchive.org/2016_04078
TAMI has quite a bit of @astrosbaseball footage through the years. Enjoy! https://texasarchive.org/taxonomy/term/117601
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Here's the pitch, fly ball right field, doggy be there! Ooh this game is over! Ground ball to the hold of the short stop and through left field. Here comes it comes through. There's a drive to left, look out rail road track! Holy Toleedo! There's a throw to the plate he slides and the Astro's win it! The semi crowd wants an encore Jeff. Won the game bottom of the tenth inning and Julio Lugo sends everybody home happy. No other place I'd rather be but here. The sun on my face, the sound of the crowd in my ear. I see in the fans in the stands the smiles on their faces. Get ready the strows are back and the game is on. Get ready, To take in the field, You know there is right where you belong. When the sun comes up on the Texas plain, (You know you're home) and egnites the feel of America's game. (You know you're home) and when you take one out while your friends all cheer your name! You know, You know, You know, You know you're home! (When the sun comes up on the Texas plain) You're home! (And egnites the feel of America's game) Everyone loves to play ball (When you take one out ) While your friends all cheer your name! You know, You know, (You know)
...Game 5 against the HoustonAstros. During the regular season, the popular ensemble, which was actually the team's road uniforms from 1972 through 1986, was the uniform for every Thursday home game.