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| 1972 | On the second day of the season at the Astrodome, Dave Kingman completes a cycle with a seventh-inning three-run homer in the Giants' 10–6 victory over Houston. The 23-year-old sophomore debuted at third base yesterday, a position he will play at times for San Francisco, but playing mostly as an outfielder/first baseman during his 16-year career with seven teams. |
| 1978 | Cardinal Bob Forsch, facing 29 batters, no-hits the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-0, at Busch Stadium. Less than a year later, Bob's older brother, Astro's right-hander, Ken, throws a no-no against Atlanta, making them the first siblings to throw no-hitters in the big leagues. |
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