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tdneu99 · 08-18-2018, 03:11 PM

The Houston Astros defeated the San Francisco Giants, 9-2, in NL action at Astrodome, with Houston shortstop Roger Metzger named player of the game. Jerry Reuss picked up the win, improving his season record to 23-6. He struck out 7 in 8.1 innings. The Astros bumped their record to 87-69 with this latest triumph.

Metzger had a big at-bat with the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth inning, when he hit a grand slam. The Astros went on to win.

"We'll enjoy this win," said Metzger. "But there's more we hope to accomplish."

Giants first sacker Dave Kingman hit a solo leading off the 3rd inning off LHP Jerry Reuss to hit 100 RBI for the season.

TOP OF THE 3RD
Count: 0-0
SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 361 ft

Season HR #37 - Career HR #43

08-18-2018, 03:11 PM	#52
tdneu99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 663	09/26/1972 - Giants Fall to Metzger, Astros; Kingman Hits 100 RBI Mark The Houston Astros defeated the San Francisco Giants, 9-2, in NL action at Astrodome, with Houston shortstop Roger Metzger named player of the game. Jerry Reuss picked up the win, improving his season record to 23-6. He struck out 7 in 8.1 innings. The Astros bumped their record to 87-69 with this latest triumph. Metzger had a big at-bat with the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth inning, when he hit a grand slam. The Astros went on to win. "We'll enjoy this win," said Metzger. "But there's more we hope to accomplish." Giants first sacker Dave Kingman hit a solo leading off the 3rd inning off LHP Jerry Reuss to hit 100 RBI for the season. TOP OF THE 3RD Count: 0-0 SOLO HOME RUN (Flyball, 7D), Distance : 361 ft Season HR #37 - Career HR #43