Hoots starter Tom Seaver struck out 13 in 8 innings and allowed just 2 runs to give Houston a 4-2 win. It was their 3rd straight win after a 1-8 start. Lee Smith picked up his 3rd save, pitching a scoreless 9th. Meanwhile, Houston hitters took advantage of miscues by Jeff Kent and Scott Rolen to score their first two runs in the 2nd and 3rd innings. Chicago Docs starter Jerry Koosman allowed just 2 earned runs in 7 innings, but has now lost all three of his starts. The Chicago Docs have now lost 4 straight. Both teams are 4-8.