It’s not easy being the backup 1B for the Los Angeles Dynamos. With Johnny Mize as their everyday starter, Gil Hodges had been without an at-bat until the game against the Chicago Docs. In the top of the 1st, Jim Edmonds hit a slow roller down the firstbase line. Edmonds collided with Mize, who held onto the ball for the out but was shaken up on the play. That gave Hodges his shot, and he made the most of it. Hodges went 2 for 3 with a homer and a walk. That solo shot was the only run that Chicago’s Jerry Koosman would allow. Koosman earned his 1st win, allowing just 4 hits. LA’s Jim Bunning allowed 4 runs on 10 hits, picking up the loss. Chicago improved to 5-11, while Los Angeles fell to 7-9.