Today in Astros history - May 14

May 14 2025 by The Crawfish Boxes

 

What happened today in team history?

1972 - The shift works

With two-outs and two on in the bottom of the ninth for Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Willie Stargell, the Houston Astros shift their infield to the right, in hopes of securing the 7-6 win, and it works. Stargell rolls over the Astros shortstop, playing behind second, and throws him out at first for the Astros win.

2008 - Berkman’s tear continues

To add on to his already incredible month at the plate, Astros slugger Lance...

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