National League - July 18

Player of the Day: Ed Herrmann was 4 for 4 with 2 runs and 2 RBI as Houston beat Montreal 11-1.

Pitcher of the Day: Mickey Lolich shut the Atlanta Braves out 1-0. He allowed three hits and five walks and struck out nine batters. Carl Morton took the hard-luck loss -- the run he allowed was unearned.

Mets 1, Braves 0

Cubs 12, Padres 9 (10 innings)

Reds 4, Pirates 2

Astros 11, Expos 1 (game 1)

Astros 9, Expos 6 (game 2)

Dodgers 2, Phillies 1

Giants 7, Cardinals 2 (game 1)

Cardinals 6, Giants 1