National League - September 8

Player of the Day: Garry Templeton went 4 for 5, stole three bases, and scored two runs to help the Cardinals to an 11-3 win over the Montreal Expos

Pitcher of the Day: Al Downing struck out ten batters and went the distance as the Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2.

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National League - August 22

Player of the Day: Garry Templeton hit his first major league home run and had 3 RBI in the Cardinals’ 7-3 win over the Atlanta Braves.

Pitcher of the Day: Jon Matlack pitched a shutout against the San Diego Padres. Matlack allowed four hits, didn’t walk anyone, and struck out seven batters. He improved his record to 12-8 as he beat Padres ace Randy Jones 2-0.

St. Louis 7, Atlanta 3

Philadelphia 5, Houston 1

Chicago 4, Cincinnati 3 

 San Francisco 6,  Montreal 0

 New York 2, San Diego 0

 Pittsburgh 8, Los Angeles 4

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National League - August 9

Player of the Day: Garry Templeton was 4 for 5 with three RBI and two stolen bases in the Cardinals’ 9-6 win over the Houston Astros. Templeton has batted .750 (6 for 8) since making his major league debut on August 6. 

Pitcher of the Day: Jim Barr pitched eight innings and allowed two runs as the Giants beat the Montreal Expos 6-2. Barr improved his record to 11-13 for the struggling Giants.

Houston 9, St. Louis 6

Los Angeles 2, Pittsburgh 1

San Francisco 6, Montreal 2

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