What happened today in team history?
1962 – Houston franchise’s first loss
In an exhibition game played in Palm Springs, California, the Colt 45s suffered their first loss to the Los Angeles Angels, losing 7-3. Bob Aspromonte was responsible for the team’s first run and Roman Mejias recorded the teams first hit.
What else happened on this day?
2022
On the verge of the season, the owners and players work out a series of compromises in order to salvage their 162-game season after a 99-day lockout over the collective bargaining agreement. Commissioner Rob Manfred had cancelled two weeks of the season before the deal was made. The season began seven days late but lost games were made up through doubleheaders and playing on off dates.