Pitcher Tom Griffin delivers a pinch-hit single in the 14th to edge the Braves, 3-2. The Astros score only when necessary – plating runs in the bottom of the ninth and the bottom of the tenth before winning it later. Ken Forsch picks up the victory. 

On September 22 , 1974 —  Pitcher Tom Griffin delivers a pinch-hit single in the 14th to edge the Braves, 3-2. The Astros score only when necessary – plating runs in the bottom of the ninth and the bottom of the tenth before winning it later. Ken Forsch picks up the victory.

 

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