The Astros defeat the Brewers, 9 – 4. Astros OF Bill Spiers is attacked by a fan in the 6th inning of the contest. His teammates leave the bench and bullpen to aid Spiers, who suffers a welt under his left eye and a bloody nose. He remains in the game, however. His assailant is charged with two counts of assault after being taken into custody.

On September 24, 1999 — The Astros defeat the Brewers, 9 – 4. Astros OF Bill Spiers is attacked by a 23 year old fan in the 6th inning of the contest. His teammates leave the bench and bullpen to aid Spiers, who suffers a welt under his left eye and a bloody nose. the shocked Astros fall behind 4-2 before rallying behind Spiers,

He remains in the game, however. His assailant is charged with two counts of assault after being taken into custody.