National League - August 15

Player of the Day: Jay Johnstone went 4 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI to help the Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2

Pitcher of the Day: Jerry Koosman struck out ten Reds en route to a complete-game 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Koosman won his 14th game and the Mets continue to maintain an eight-game lead over the second-place Philadelphia Phillies.

New York 3, Cincinnati 2 

 Chicago 3, Los Angeles 2

 Pittsburgh 7, Houston 2 (game 1)

 Houston 3, Pittsburgh 1 (game 2)

San Diego 4, Montreal 2

Philadelphia 3, San Francisco 2

St. Louis 6, Atlanta 5 (13 innings)

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