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1980 Houston Astros 1980 Houston Astros
1979/1981
Record 93-70 .571
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Standings Won the NL West
Pythagorean 87-76, 87-76, 87-76
Runs (S/A) 637 / 589
PostseasonLost NLCS 3-2 to Philadelphia Phillies
BallparkAstrodome
Park FactorsBatting: 92 / Pitching: 91
Attendance2,278,217 (3rd) (6th)
Payroll/Avg$4,418,000 / $176,720 (7th)
Spring TrainingCocoa Beach, Florida (Cocoa Expo Stadium (Astrotown))
ManagerBill Virdon
CoachesBob Lillis, Deacon Jones, Don Leppert, Mel Wright
ExecutivesChairman of the Board: John McMullin, General Manager: Tal Smith
Minor Leagues(AAA) Tucson Toros, (AA) Columbus Astros, (A) Daytona Beach Astros
Radio (KRPC) DeWayne Staats, Gene Elston
TV (KRIV) DeWayne Staats, Gene Elston, Larry Dierker

The 1980 Houston Astros went 93-70 and finished 1st in the National League West. The Astros drew 2,278,217 to Astrodome. Jose Cruz and J.R. Richard made the All-Star team.

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