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Dean Stone tosses the first complete-game shutout in Houston Astro history, blanking the Cubs, 3-0

ByTom

1962 – Dean Stone tosses the first complete-game shutout in franchise history, blanking the Cubs, 3-0 . It’s a three-hit effort and caps a series sweep in their inaugural homestand. At 3-0, they are tied with the Giants atop the National League standings.

Pete Richert makes his major league debut and strikes out the first six batters he faces

Pete Richert makes his major league debut and strikes out the first six batters he faces

ByThis Day in Baseball

On April 12, 1962, Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Pete Richert makes his major league debut and strikes out the first six batters he faces. The rookie southpaw fans four in the third inning in LA’s 11-7 comeback victory over the Reds at Dodger Stadium.   Richert ties a record originally set by Karl Spooner in…