Jose Sosa becomes the first Astros player in the 14-year history of the franchise to hit a home run in his first major league at bat. The relief pitcher belts a three-run homer off Danny Frisella during an 8-4 victory over the Padres at San Diego’s Jack Murphy Stadium.

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On July 30, 1975 — Jose Sosa becomes the first Astros player in the 14-year history of the franchise to hit a home run in his first major league at bat. The relief pitcher belts a three-run homer off Danny Frisella during an 8-4 victory over the Padres at San Diego’s Jack Murphy Stadium.