Cliff Johnson slams his fifth pinch-hit homer of the year

August 28, 1974August 23, 2021 Houston Astros, This Day In Baseball

On August 28 , 1974 — Cliff Johnson slams his fifth pinch-hit homer of the year, a tenth-inning shot off Jerry Cram that sinks the Mets, 3-2 . The blast puts Johnson one shy of the big league record. Mike Cosgrove gets the win after blowing a ninth-inning save attempt.

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Astro Daily

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