The Cardinals beat the Astros, 8 – 1, but Houston scores a run on Bob Gibson. Denis Menke’s bloop double, fair by inches, drives home the lone run. Houston reliever Tom Dukes ties the major-league record with his 9th straight relief appearance for the Astros.

On July 12, 1968The Cardinals beat the Astros, 8 – 1, but Houston scores a run on Bob Gibson. Denis Menke’s bloop double, fair by inches, drives home the lone run. Houston reliever Tom Dukes ties the major-league record with his 9th straight relief appearance for the Astros.

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