For the 2nd straight game, the Los Angeles Dynamos fought back from 3 runs down to force extra innings against the Houston Hoots. But this time, the Hoots came out on top. LA starter Greg Maddux allowed a 2-run homer to Roberto Clemente and a solo shot to Mike Schmidt to fall behind 3-0 against Houston starter Phil Niekro. LA scored two runs in the 6th, and Willie Mays hit an RBI single to tie it in the 8th. Dynamo reliever Jim Bunning allowed 3 straight hits, capped by a Duke Snider go-ahead single in the 10th. Houston’s Dizzy Dean pitches a scoreless 9th and 10th to pick up the win. The 4-3 victory improved Houston to 12-17. Los Angeles is now 15-14, losing ground to the St. Louis Wizards in the National League.