National League - August 15

Player of the Day: Jay Johnstone went 4 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBI to help the Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2

Pitcher of the Day: Jerry Koosman struck out ten Reds en route to a complete-game 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Koosman won his 14th game and the Mets continue to maintain an eight-game lead over the second-place Philadelphia Phillies.

New York 3, Cincinnati 2 

 Chicago 3, Los Angeles 2

 Pittsburgh 7, Houston 2 (game 1)

 Houston 3, Pittsburgh 1 (game 2)

San Diego 4, Montreal 2

Philadelphia 3, San Francisco 2

St. Louis 6, Atlanta 5 (13 innings)

.



National League - August 2

Player of the Day: Jay Johnstone was 4 for 5 with five RBI and two runs in the Phillies’ 10-1 romp over the Chicago Cubs

Pitcher of the Day: Rich Sawyer allowed three hits and two walks and struck out eight in an 8-0 shutout of the Atlanta Braves in the second game of a doubleheader.

Cincinnati 13, San Francisco 3

Los Angeles 5, Houston 1

New York 3, Montreal 2

Philadelphia 12, Chicago 2

Atlanta 7, San Diego 4 (game 1)

San Diego 8, Atlanta 0 (game 2)

St. Louis 3, Pittsburgh 1

.

National League - April 17

Player of the Day -- Jay Johnstone went 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 RBI, and 3 runs scored for the Phillies against the Chicago Cubs.

Pitcher of the Day -- Bob Forsch pitched a 4-hit shutout against the Montreal Expos.