National League - August 16

Player of the Day: Willie Crawford went 4 for 4 with a home run and four runs scored as the Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 7-6

Pitcher of the Day: Fred Norman allowed three hits and struck out six in a shutout of the Atlanta Braves.

 Cincinnati 15, Atlanta 0

 Chicago 4, Houston 3

 St. Louis 7, San Diego 6

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American League - August 16

Player of the Day: Reggie Jackson was 3 for 5 with a home run, a stolen base, two runs scored, and two RBI in the Orioles’ 7-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins

 

Pitchers of the Day: Gaylord Perry pitched a 3-hit shutout against the New York Yankees and Jackie Brown managed the same feat against the Kansas City Royals.

Baltimore 7, Minnesota 6

 Chicago 4, Boston 3 (13 innings)

 Cleveland 4, Kansas City 0

 Milwaukee 6, Oakland 3

 Texas 6, New York 0

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