 At the time, Nolan Ryan was 38 years old. Struck out Danny Heap. If you care, the New York Mets lost to the Astros. The score was 4-3. Nolan Ryan finished that game. Seven innings pitched, 11 strikeouts. You know, Nolan Ryan, this guy would finish with 57. Well, let me not shortchange him. 5,714 strikeouts. That's a lot. What else took place this day? July 11th.