Houston went 7-24 in May. The .45s are now 14-37, in the NL cellar. They are worst in the league in runs scored (173) and runs allowed (279).
Tony Kubek leads the team in batting average (.263), while Bert Barth leads in HRs (8), RBIs (25), and runs (20). Jim Archer, who was called up May 1, already leads the team in wins, complete games (2), and shutouts (1). He is 3-3, 1.99 after 6 starts.
MAJOR TRANSACTIONS- May 27-Claimed RP Donald Carlson (PHI) off waivers and optioned him to AAA Oklahoma City
- June 1-Optioned SP Jim Constable, RP Bob Anderson, and SS Vern Agnew to AAA Oklahoma City.
- Called up SP Luis Tiant, RP Donald Carlson, and IF Pumpsie Green from AAA Oklahoma City.