Do You Know MLB - Houston Astros?

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1.

What Astro threw a no-hitter in 1986 in a pennant clinching game against the Giants?
- A.
  
  Bob Knepper
- B.
  
  Mike Scott
- C.
  
  Phil Niekro
- D.
  
  Nolan Ryan
2.

What season was the Astros first sub .500 season since 1991?
- A.
  
  2005
- B.
  
  2004
- C.
  
  1999
- D.
  
  2000
3.

Who did the Houston Astros get in exchange for Jose Lima and cash in 2001?
- A.
  
  Dave Mlicki
- B.
  
  Billy Wagner
- C.
  
  Brian Moehler
- D.
  
  Ron Villone
4.

Who was the Astros first draft pick in the 2007 Baseball Draft?
- A.
  
  Derek Dietrich
- B.
  
  Luis Pardo
- C.
  
  Brett Eibner
- D.
  
  David Dinelli
5.

Just prior to becoming the Houston Astros pitching coach, Dave Wallace was with what team?
- A.
  
  Florida Marlins
- B.
  
  New York Mets
- C.
  
  Atlanta Braves
- D.
  
  Boston Red Sox
6.

What is the street address of Houston Astros' Minute Maid Park?
- A.
  
  1640 Brittmoore Street
- B.
  
  501 Crawford Street
- C.
  
  2500 Bissonnett Street
- D.
  
  500 Astros Blvd
7.

Which of these Houston Astros managers took over for Bill Virdon in 1982?
- A.
  
  Hal Lanier
- B.
  
  Preston Gomez
- C.
  
  Art Howe
- D.
  
  Bob Lillis
8.

What National League team shares the same inaugural season with the Houston Astros?
- A.
  
  San Diego Padres
- B.
  
  Atlanta Braves
- C.
  
  Montreal Expos
- D.
  
  New York Mets
9.

Which Houston Astros player had his number retired after playing only 88 games in the Major Leagues?
- A.
  
  Luis Pujols
- B.
  
  Joe Cannon
- C.
  
  Jimmy Sexton
- D.
  
  Jim Umbricht
10.

What was a nickname given to the Houston Astros orange, yellow and navy uniforms worn from 1975 - 1993?
- A.
  
  The Distractions
- B.
  
  The Rocket Men
- C.
  
  The Popsicles
- D.
  
  The Stripes
11.

What team did the Houston Astros shutout an amazing 7 times in 1978?
- A.
  
  San Diego Padres
- B.
  
  Atlanta Braves
- C.
  
  St. Louis Cardinals
- D.
  
  New York Mets
12.

What Houston Astros player was awarded the first 1 million dollar salary in Major League history?
- A.
  
  Nolan Ryan
- B.
  
  J.R. Richard
- C.
  
  Joe Morgan
- D.
  
  Cesar Cedeno
13.

In 1983, Houston Astros pitcher Nolan Ryan became Major League Baseball's strikeout king against what team?
- A.
  
  Pittsburgh Pirates
- B.
  
  New York Mets
- C.
  
  Chicago Cubs
- D.
  
  Montreal Expos
14.

Who was the Houston Astros pitcher that led the National League in 1981 with an impressive 1.69 ERA?
- A.
  
  Don Sutton
- B.
  
  Joe Niekro
- C.
  
  Bob Knepper
- D.
  
  Nolan Ryan
15.

In 1999, the Houston Astros won the National League Central Division, what team finished second?
- A.
  
  Cincinnati Reds
- B.
  
  Milwaukee Brewers
- C.
  
  Pittsburgh Pirates
- D.
  
  Chicago Cubs
16.

Who was the Houston Astros 20 game winner during the 2004 campaign?
- A.
  
  Roger Clemens
- B.
  
  Roy Oswalt
- C.
  
  Andy Pettitte
- D.
  
  Tim Redding
17.

Who was the first Houston Astros pitcher to lead the Major Leagues in ERA?
- A.
  
  Joe Niekro
- B.
  
  Nolan Ryan
- C.
  
  J.R. Richard
- D.
  
  Mike Scott
18.

Entering the 1999 season, who held the Colt 45/Astros record for career shutouts?
- A.
  
  Nolan Ryan
- B.
  
  J.R. Richard
- C.
  
  Mike Scott
- D.
  
  Larry Dierker
19.

What company developed Astroturf for the Astrodome?
- A.
  
  R.J. Reynolds
- B.
  
  Siemens
- C.
  
  Monsanto
- D.
  
  Alcoa
20.

Who hit the first regular season home run in the Astrodome?
- A.
  
  Dick Allen
- B.
  
  Bob Aspromonte
- C.
  
  Willie Stargell
- D.
  
  Jim Wynn
21.

In 2001, the Houston Astros finished in what place in their division?
- A.
  
  1st
- B.
  
  2nd
- C.
  
  5th
- D.
  
  4th
22.

How was the last out recorded in Mike Scott's 1986 no hitter as a Houston Astro?
- A.
  
  Fly Out To Center Field
- B.
  
  Ground Out To First Base
- C.
  
  Pop Out To Third Base
- D.
  
  Strike Out
23.

Which Houston Astro had the nickname the "Red Rooster"?
- A.
  
  Phil Garner
- B.
  
  Doug Rader
- C.
  
  Rusty Staub
- D.
  
  Fred Gladding
24.

What does Roy Oswalt claim helped his shoulder injury in 1999?
- A.
  
  A Hot Spring In Colorado
- B.
  
  Surgery
- C.
  
  Acupuncture
- D.
  
  A Shock From His Truck
25.

What is Roy Oswalt's song when he enters the stadium at a home game?
- A.
  
  AC/DC's "Hell's Bells"
- B.
  
  Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train"
- C.
  
  Godsmack's "I Stand Alone"
- D.
  
  Pearl Jam's "Animal"