June 24, 1977 Bob Watson becomes the first player to complete a cycle in both leagues, Watson belts a three-run triple off San Francisco’s Bob Knepper in the first inning. He then doubles and hits a solo homer. In the eighth, he singles home Cesar Cedeno to become the second Astro to hit for the cycle. Watson has five RBIs in a 5-5 tie. Jose Cruz doubles home Wilbur Howard in the 11th for the 6-5 victory at the Astrodome.
Tag: San Francisco Giants
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Last Game Ever Played at Crosley Field
June 24, 1970 In the last game ever played at Crosley Field, Lee May and Johnny Bench hit back-to-back home runs in the 8th off Juan Marichal to give the Reds a 5 – 4 win. After the game, home plate is presented to Mayor Eugene Ruehlman after the pick and shovel boys dug up home plate and it was transported by helicopter to Cincinnati’s new 51,000-seat stadium, which the Reds opened on June 30 against Atlanta.