Six different Astros belt home runs and they’ll need all of them to outlast Pittsburgh, 11-10.
On August 16 , 2000 — Six different Astros belt home runs and they’ll need all of them to outlast Pittsburgh, 11-10. Lance Berkman, Jeff Bagwell, Chris Truby, Moises Alou, Tim Bogar and Julio Lugo play long ball to build an 11-2 lead but no lead is safe at Enron Field. The Bucs storm back with eight runs in the last two frames before Octavio Dotel can coax the final out. Houston has now hit a National League-record 18 homers in its last four contests. Enron Field will become known ‘Ten-Run’ due to Houston’s new ballpark’s hitter-friendly dimensions, especially in left field.
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