National League - August 6

Player of the Day: With the score tied 2-2 with one out in the bottom of the 8^th, Hector Cruz hit a grand slam off of Tug McGraw to propel the Cardinals to a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

Pitcher of the Day: Larry Dierker allowed two runs (one earned) in a complete game 9-2 win over the San Diego Padres.

Chicago 10, Montreal 6 (game 1)

Chicago 12, Montreal 0 (game 2)

Cincinnati 6, Los Angeles 4 (12 innings)

Houston 9, San Diego 2

St. Louis 6, Philadelphia 2

Atlanta 7, San Francisco 6

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National League - May 27

Player of the Day: Hector Cruz was 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI in the Cardinals' 6-4 win over the Chicago Cubs.

Pitcher of the Day: Ed Halicki outdueled Brent Strom to beat the San Diego Padres 1-0. Ed allowed 3 hits and struck out six batters.

Strange stat of the day: Rick Monday of the Cubs walked four times.