Bob Bruce tosses the first one-hitter in Colt 45 (Astros) history, a 2-0 blanking of the Reds

pitcher Bob Bruce -- baseball player for the Houston Colt 45s now the Houston Astros. 1964

On April 26 , 1963 — Houston Astro Bob Bruce tosses the first one-hitter in franchise history, a 2-0 blanking of the Reds. A harmless single by Vada Pinson is the only blemish. Bruce needs just 96 pitches to accomplish the feat.

 

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