Art Howe ties a club record with his eighth consecutive hit

On September 6 , 1980 —  Art Howe ties a club record with his eighth consecutive hit, a two-run single that paces a 9-5 win over St. Louis. A grand slam by Jose Cruz highlights the 6-4 nightcap for a twinbill sweep , drawing the Astros to within one game of the Dodgers for the N.L. West lead. Vern Ruhle goes the distance in the second game. Ruhle’s performance while replacing J.R. Richard after his stroke keeps the Astros in the pennant race.

 

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