Astros beat Cy Young Award Winner Steve Carlton 3-2
1983 – Mike LaCoss battles Steve Carlton to a 2-2 draw before Jose Cruz caps a three-hit night with the game-winner in the eleventh. Omar Moreno scores for the 3-2 win over Philadelphia.
Joe Niekro complete-game victory in rainy Pittsburgh
1982 – Joe Niekro gives up homers to Omar Moreno and Johnny Ray to start the game, then settles in for a 6-4 complete-game victory in rainy Pittsburgh. Jose Cruz and Phil Garner bail Niekro out with a home run and three RBIs apiece.
Pittsburgh’s Omar Moreno steals his 70th base of the season, becoming the first player this century with three consecutive 70-steal seasons
Pittsburgh’s Omar Moreno steals his 70th base of the season, becoming the first player this century with three consecutive 70-steal seasons. The fleet outfielder swiped 71 in 1978, 77 in 1979, and will finish 1980 with a career-high 96. Pittsburgh loses to Houston, 5 – 1.
Omar Moreno Stats & Facts
Omar Moreno Positions: OutfieldBats: Left Throws: LeftHeight: 6′-2″ Weight: 180Born: Friday, October 24, 1952 in Puerto Armuelles, Chiriqui PanamaDebut: September 6, 1975Last Game: October 5, 1986Full Name: Omar Renan Moreno Notable Events and Chronology for Omar Moreno Career There were never any doubts Omar Moreno could run. Signed as a 16-year-old in 1969, the lefthanded…
Omar Moreno is born in Puerto Armuelles, Panama.
1952 – Omar Moreno is born in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. A free agent signee in 1983, the speedy centerfielder bats just .242 before a midseason trade to the Yankees. During his 12 big league seasons though, he is one of baseball’s most feared base stealers.