The 1986 Houston Astros season was the 25th season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise in Houston, Texas. For the second time in team history, the Astros won the National League West division; it was their third postseason appearance the past seven seasons, and it would be their last for eleven years. Offseason November 13, 1985: Mike Richardt was released by the Astros. Regular season Kevin Bass had a 20-game hit streak during the season. Dave Smith set a club record with 33 saves in one season. September 23, 1986: Jim Deshaies set a record for the most strikeouts to start a game. Deshaies started the game with 8 strikeouts versus the Los Angeles Dodgers September 25, 1986: Mike Scott threw a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants to help the Astros win the National League West. The final score was 2–0 and Scott struck out 13 Giants batters. Scott was the first pitcher in the National League and the second overall to throw a no-hitter to clinch a pennant. The first was New York Yankees pitcher Allie Reynolds, who accomplished the feat on September 18, 1951. Opening Day starters Mark Bailey Kevin Bass Eric Bullock Glenn Davis Bill Doran Nolan Ryan Dickie Thon Tony Walker Denny Walling All-Star Game The 1986 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 57th playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League (AL) and National League (NL), the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 15, 1986, at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas, the home of the Astros. The game resulted in the American League defeating the National League 3–2. Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions June 2, 1986: 1986 Major League Baseball draft Ryan Bowen was drafted by the Astros in the 1st round. Karl Rhodes was drafted by the Astros in the 3rd round. Player signed June 10, 1986. Trenidad Hubbard was drafted by the Astros in the 12th round of the 1986 amateur draft. Player signed June 16, 1986. Ed Whited was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 18th round of the 1986 amateur draft. Eric Anthony was drafted by the Astros in the 34th round. Player signed June 7, 1986. June 30, 1986: Matt Keough was signed as a free agent by the Astros. Roster Game log Regular season |-style="background:#fcc;" | 1 || April 8 || 7:35p.m. CST