2016 – In the first of two exhibition games played in Mexico City, the Astros defeat the Padres, 11 – 1, thanks to back-to-back homers by Carlos Correa and Tyler White in the 4th. The series is part of an effort by Major League Baseball to increase its visibility in Mexico, whose growing middle class makes it a potential future location for a major league team.

On March 26, 2016 — 2016 – In the first of two exhibition games played in Mexico City, the Astros defeat the Padres, 11 – 1, thanks to back-to-back homers by Carlos Correa and Tyler White in the 4th. The series is part of an effort by Major League Baseball to increase its visibility in Mexico, whose growing middle class makes it a potential future location for a major league team.

Sources –
Baseball Reference March 26
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 26
Retro Sheet
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