2006 – Charlton Jimerson homers in his first major league at-bat – the third time an Astro has accomplished this feat. His pinch-hit blast in the sixth breaks up a no-hit bid by Cole Hamels to tie Philadelphia at 1-1 but Chase Utley gives the Phils their first win over Houston in three years with a solo shot off Dave Borkowski in the tenth for a 3-2 decision. Time’s running out on Houston who is four games below .500 yet 4-1/2 games out in the wild card race.
On September 4 , 2006 — 2006 – Charlton Jimerson homers in his first major league at-bat – the third time an Astro has accomplished this feat. His pinch-hit blast in the sixth breaks up a no-hit bid by Cole Hamels to tie Philadelphia at 1-1 but Chase Utley gives the Phils their first win over Houston in three years with a solo shot off Dave Borkowski in the tenth for a 3-2 decision. Time’s running out on Houston who is four games below .500 yet 4-1/2 games out in the wild card race.
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