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1997 – Darryl Kile improves his record to 17-3 with a 9-1 victory over the Rockies. His ERA shrinks to 2.28. Kile adds a run-scoring single to a six-run sixth inning. Tim Bogar’s two-run triple and Derek Bell’s two-run double also highlight the frame. In the ninth, Mike Magnante ties a major-league record by striking out the side on nine pitches. He’s the third Astro to accomplish this feat. 

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1997 – Darryl Kile improves his record to 17-3 with a 9-1 victory over the Rockies. His ERA shrinks to 2.28. Kile adds a run-scoring single to a six-run sixth inning. Tim Bogar’s two-run triple and Derek Bell’s two-run double also highlight the frame. In the ninth, Mike Magnante ties a major-league record by striking out the side on nine pitches. He’s the third Astro to accomplish this feat. 

In another slugfest, the Rangers score a 17 – 8 victory over the White Sox. Both starting left fielders (Rusty Greer and Albert Belle) hit two homers and drive in six runs for their team.

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In another slugfest, the Rangers score a 17 – 8 victory over the White Sox. Both starting left fielders (Rusty Greer and Albert Belle) hit two homers and drive in six runs for their team.

The Tigers pound the Brewers, 16 – 1, with the aid of 23 hits and an 11-run 7th inning. Bobby Higginson gets five hits for Detroit, while Travis Fryman and Tony Clark drive in four runs apiece.

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The Tigers pound the Brewers, 16 – 1, with the aid of 23 hits and an 11-run 7th inning. Bobby Higginson gets five hits for Detroit, while Travis Fryman and Tony Clark drive in four runs apiece.