The Astros hit four homers off Cardinal hurler Andy Benes to tie the major league record for homers allowed by one pitcher in an inning. The 2nd-inning uprising helps Houston set a team record for homers in one inning and tie a team record with six home runs for the game. The Astros win, 15 – 7. Benes is the 17th pitcher to surrender four homers in a single frame, and the second this year.

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On July 23, 2000 — The Astros hit four homers off Cardinal hurler Andy Benes to tie the major league record for homers allowed by one pitcher in an inning. The 2nd-inning uprising helps Houston set a team record for homers in one inning and tie a team record with six home runs for the game. The Astros win, 15 – 7. Benes is the 17th pitcher to surrender four homers in a single frame, and the second this year.

 

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