Joe Morgan

In a contest between his Houston Astros and the Milwaukee Braves, Astros leadoff batter Joe Morgan made Club history when he broke its single-game hits record with six. Going 6-for-6 and collecting three RBI, Morgan was an offensive force in this 12-inning contest, hitting home runs in the first and fifth innings. Despite being a powerhouse at the plate, Morgan and his Astros lost to the Braves, 9-8.