National League - August 18

Player of the Day: Joe Torre went 4 for 5 with two RBI and a run scored as the Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2. The Mets now lead the Philadelphia Phillies by nine games in the NL East.

Pitcher of the Day: Don Stanhouse allowed one run and three hits in eight innings of work in the Expos’ 3-1 win over the Phillies.

 Cincinnati 5, Atlanta 4

 Montreal 3, Philadelphia 1

 New York 7, Los Angeles 2

 San Francisco 3, Pittsburgh 2

 St. Louis 8, San Diego 3

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