Art Howe ties a club record with his eighth consecutive hit

ByTom September 6, 1980August 26, 2021

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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1980 – Houston sweeps two from the Cardinals‚ winning 9 – 5 and 6 – 4‚ to move 2 games behind Los Angeles‚ the NL West leaders. Jose Cruz wins the second game with a grand slam.

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1980 – Houston sweeps two from the Cardinals‚ winning 9 – 5 and 6 – 4‚ to move 2 games behind Los Angeles‚ the NL West leaders. Jose Cruz wins the second game with a grand slam.

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Day: September 6, 1980

Art Howe ties a club record with his eighth consecutive hit

1980 – Houston sweeps two from the Cardinals‚ winning 9 – 5 and 6 – 4‚ to move 2 games behind Los Angeles‚ the NL West leaders. Jose Cruz wins the second game with a grand slam.

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