Barry Bonds and Buster Posey homered early, and the Chicago Docs pulled ahead late to top the Houston Hoots and win their 5th straight game. Rick Reuschel allowed 5 runs and 13 hits in 7 innings, but the Chicago offense kept pace against Tom Seaver. The Docs put up 3 straight hits in the 8th, with Todd Helton driving in Albert Pujols for the go-ahead run. Kent Tekulve pitched a perfect 8th, and Billy Wagner kept the Hoots scoreless in the 9th for his 10th save. The Docs have won 7 of their last 8 games after being statistically eliminated in the National League playoff race. They improved to 18-29, while Houston fell to 21-26. With the NL wrapped up, these two teams are now playing for individual glory.