With a third-inning double against Milwaukee, Rockies first baseman Todd Helton becomes the first player in major league history to have consecutive 100 extra-base hits seasons. Hall of Famers Lou Gehrig and Chuck Klein also had two 100 extra-base hits seasons, but did not accomplish the feat in successive years.

On September 30, 2001 — With a third-inning double against Milwaukee, Rockies first baseman Todd Helton becomes the first player in major league history to have consecutive 100 extra-base hits seasons. Hall of Famers Lou Gehrig and Chuck Klein also had two 100 extra-base hits seasons, but did not accomplish the feat in successive years. Colorado scores eight runs in the 3rd inning and goes on to beat Milwaukee, 10 – 0.

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1966 – Astros pitcher Dave Giusti tosses a complete game for an 8-4 victory over the Cubs. Giusti also goes 3-for-3 at the plate, including a double. John Bateman belts a two-run homer, Rusty Staub gets a two-run inside-the-park homer and Dave Nicholson adds a three-run shot.

June 12, 1966

The Astros beat Cincinnati, 5 – 4. Roy Oswalt, fresh off the disabled list, improves to 20-1 against the Reds. Through today’s game, this is the record for a pitcher with 20+ decisions versus one team.

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1963 – At Crosley Field, the Reds and Giants deal aces as Jim Maloney outpitches Juan Marichal to win, 4 – 0. Maloney allows just two hits.

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1966 – Astros pitcher Dave Giusti tosses a complete game for an 8-4 victory over the Cubs. Giusti also goes 3-for-3 at the plate, including a double. John Bateman belts a two-run homer, Rusty Staub gets a two-run inside-the-park homer and Dave Nicholson adds a three-run shot.

The Astros beat Cincinnati, 5 – 4. Roy Oswalt, fresh off the disabled list, improves to 20-1 against the Reds. Through today’s game, this is the record for a pitcher with 20+ decisions versus one team.

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1966 – Astros pitcher Dave Giusti tosses a complete game for an 8-4 victory over the Cubs. Giusti also goes 3-for-3 at the plate, including a double. John Bateman belts a two-run homer, Rusty Staub gets a two-run inside-the-park homer and Dave Nicholson adds a three-run shot.

The Astros beat Cincinnati, 5 – 4. Roy Oswalt, fresh off the disabled list, improves to 20-1 against the Reds. Through today’s game, this is the record for a pitcher with 20+ decisions versus one team.

1963 – At Crosley Field, the Reds and Giants deal aces as Jim Maloney outpitches Juan Marichal to win, 4 – 0. Maloney allows just two hits.

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