National League - August 19

Player of the Day: Mike Schmidt had three hits in three at bats (1B, 2B, HR), scored three runs, and knocked in three runs to lead the Phillies to a win over the Houston Astros

Pitcher of the Day: Steve Carlton earned his 17^th win by allowing one run in eight innings.

 Atlanta 6, Cincinnati 1

 Philadelphia 9, Houston 2

 New York 5, Los Angeles 4 (14 innings)

 San Francisco 3, Pittsburgh 1

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National League - August 3

Player of the Day: Richie Hebner hit a game-winning 3-run  homer with two out in the bottom of the 9th, leading the Pirates to a come-from-behind 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

Pitcher of the Day: Steve Carlton struck out eight batters and allowed only two hits to Bill Madlock as the Phillies shut out the Chicago Cubs 9-0. Carlton now leads the National League with 14 wins.

Cincinnati 18, San Francisco 9

Houston 4, Los Angeles 3

Montreal 5, New York 4 (10 innings)

Philadelphia 4, Chicago 2 (game 1)

Philadelphia 9, Chicago 0 (game 2)

San Diego 4, Atlanta 2

Pittsburgh 5, St. Louis 4 (game 1)

St. Louis 8, Pittsburgh 1 (game 2)

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National League - July 15

Player of the Day: Dave Parker was 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored, 3 RBI, and a home run in Pittsburgh’s 7-5 win over the Atlanta Braves

Pitcher of the Day: Steve Carlton pitched a complete-game victory over the San Francisco Giants. Carlton allowed one run and struck out ten batters.

Pirates 7, Braves 3

Dodgers 3, Cubs 1

Mets 7, Astros 3

Expos 6, Reds 1 (11 innings)

Phillies 4, Giants 1

Padres 6, Cardinals 4

National League - June 10

Player of the Day: Jimmy Wynn hit a 3-run homer in the top of the 9th inning to put the Atlanta Braves ahead to stay in a 7-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

Pitcher of the Day: A tie between Doug Rau and Steve Carlton. The two pitchers hooked up in Dodger Stadium. Neither pitcher allowed a run in the first nine innings. Rau set the Phillies down in the top of the 10th. The Dodgers won the game in the bottom of the 10th when pinch hitter Manny Mota singled in the winning run.

National League - June 5

Player of the Day: Rick Monday was 4 for 4 with 2 walks and a 10th inning home run that put the Cubs ahead in a 9-7 win over the Houston Astros

Pitcher of the Day: Steve Carlton had a complete game 4-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Lefty allowed one run and nine hits in the game.

National League - May 11

Player of the Day: Bill Plummer continues to fill in ably for Johnny Bench. He was 2 for 3 with a 2-run homer in the Reds' 7-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pitcher of the Day: Steve Carlton pitched a complete game 10-inning victory over the San Diego Padres.