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A dropped third strike keys a 5-4 win over the Braves.

Houston Astros, This Day In Baseball

On April 29 , 1966 —  A dropped third strike keys a 5-4 win over the Braves. Phil Niekro has Rusty Staub out on strikes but he is safe at first after Gene Oliver lets the pitch roll away in the ninth inning. John Bateman eventually singles Staub home with the game-winner. Lee Maye and Jim Gentile also homer for Houston.

 

Sources:

Astro Daily
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