September call-up J.R Towles establishes a franchise-record eight RBIs when the Astros rout the Cardinals, 18-1
On September 20, 2007 — September call-up J.R Towles, with his 4-for-4 performance and getting hit with a pitch with the bases loaded, establishes a franchise-record eight RBIs when the Astros rout the Cardinals, 18-1 The outstanding offensive output by the 23 year-old rookie catcher, who started the season with the Single-A Salem Avalanche, helps Houston produce its most lopsided victory in team history. Towles goes 4-for-4 with two doubles, his first big league homer, a walk and a hit-by-pitch- Wandy Rodriguez tosses eight strong innings for his ninth win. Off the field, the Astros name Ed Wade as their new general manager.
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