The Houston Colt 45s (Astros) were an expansion team like the New York Mets. Which means they got players from other teams’ let go’s.They often didn’t give good backing as a team to some pretty decent pitchers they had then. Pitchers need run support, obviously, not only good fielding etc. Any one of several things, if done better, could have secured Ken Johnson’s win. If I recall correctly, I believe Johnson’s bread and butter pitch was the knuckleball.
Houston should have remained the Colt .45's. "Astro" is a dog's name. The New York Mets--the name sounds like a city in France--should also find a better name.