- Gene Pentz was used only three times in April of 1977. Although he had a 1.80 ERA at the time, Gene was sent to the minors in late April and started three games in AAA. He came back on May 17 and spent the rest of the year with Houston.
- Pentz started four games in July and early August and was in the bullpen during the other parts of the season.
- 1977 Stats: 5-2, 2 saves, 3.83 ERA in 41 games (4 starts)
- 1977 Highlights:
- April 10 - Hurled two brushback pitches at Gary Matthews as part of an ongoing feud with the Atlanta Braves. The benches emptied but no punches were thrown.
- Aug 25 - Allowed one run in five innings and earned the win as the Astros came from behind and beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5.
- Other card blogs: none
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