With names like Nolan Ryan, Mike Scott and J.R. Richard in attendance, who knew the Astros greats would all be overshadowed by a pitcher who came into the game with a 6.07 ERA? Baseball can throw all kinds of surprises at you.
Aaron Sanchez, acquired via trade from Toronto on Wednesday, turned in six hitless innings in his first start as an Astro after struggling mightily for the Blue Jays this season. Fellow trade acquisition Joe Biagini joined Will Harris and Chris Devenski in finishing off the gem.