1983 – Dickie Thon tags two solo homers off Eric Show to give Nolan Ryan all the cushion he needs. Houston dumps San Diego, 4-1. Ryan fans six and is one behind Philly’s Steve Carlton in the all-time strikeout race.

June 17, 1983November 22, 2021 Houston Astros, This Day In Baseball

On June 17 , 1983 — Dickie Thon tags two solo homers off Eric Show to give Nolan Ryan all the cushion he needs. Houston dumps San Diego, 4-1. Ryan fans six and is one behind Philly’s Steve Carlton in the all-time strikeout race.

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Astro Daily

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