Astros: The Astrodome's previous record crowd during the regular season was 51,526 on May 16 against Atlanta. In last year's playoffs, Houston set its postseason record by drawing 53,688 against the Braves.

Reds: Dmitri Young's sixth-inning double was his 40th, the most in the majors and the most by a Cincinnati player since Chris Sabo hit 40 in 1988.

Pub Date: 8/08/98