National League - August 26

Player of the Day: Greg Luzinski was 4 for 6 with a home run and six RBI in the Phillies’ 14-5 romp over the Cincinnati Reds.

Pitcher of the Day: Rick Reuschel allowed one run in seven innings to earn his 11^th win. 

 Chicago 2, Houston 1

 Philadelphia 14, Cincinnati 9

American League - August 26

Player of the Day: Cecil Cooper. The Boston Red Sox were behind 5-4 in the bottom of the 9th inning. After Carlton Fisk singled, Cooper hit a 2-run homer to win the game for the Red Sox.

Pitcher of the Day: Jim Willoughby got the win, so he gets the nod for Pitcher of the Day

 Boston 6, Kansas City 5