Houston’s Tom Seaver pitched 8 strong innings, allowing just 2 runs and 5 hits in 8 innings before turning over a 4-2 lead to Hoots closer Lee Smith. Smith was a perfect 4 for 4 in save chances this season. But the St. Louis Wizards continue to show that they can find ways to win. Smith struck out Larry Walker to lead off the 9th, but Orlando Cepeda and Ron Santo followed with back-to-back singles. When Smith struck out Mike Piazza, it looked like the tying runs would be left on base. Ozzie Smith hit a bloop single to score Cepeda and cut the lead to one. Oscar Charleston walked to load the bases. That brought up Rogers Hornsby, who was struggling with a .150+ batting average this season. Hornsby drilled a single, scoring Cepeda and Smith to put the Wizards in the lead. Bruce Sutter slammed the door on the Hoots to earn his 6th save. The win improves St. Louis’ record to 14-2, while Houston drops to 6-10.