National League - August 27

Player of the Day: Jim Wynn went 3 for 5 with a home run and 3 RBI as the Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 7-1.

Pitcher of the Day: Fred Norman shut out the Philadelphia Phillies on five hits, ruining an opportunity for the Phillies to gain more ground on the New York Mets.

Atlanta 7, Chicago 1

 Los Angeles 8, New York 4 (11 innings)

 Montreal 4, San Diego 2

 Cincinnati 4, Philadelphia 0

 Pittsburgh 3, San Francisco 2

 St. Louis 9, Houston 4

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National League - August 11

Player of the Day: Jim Wynn went 4 for 4 with a home run, 2 RBI, and 2 runs scored in the Braves’ 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

Pitcher of the Day: John Denny allowed three runs (one earned) as he pitched a complete game and beat the Houston Astros. Denny now has a record of 10-4 on the season.

Atlanta 4, Philadelphia 2

Cincinnati 12, Chicago 4

St. Louis 7, Houston 3

Los Angeles 5, Pittsburgh 2

New York 5, San Diego 4

Montreal 9, San Francisco 8 (10 innings)

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