Jerry Koosman allowed just 5 hits and a run while striking out 7, as the Chicago Docs topped the Houston Hoots to improve to 4-0. All of the scoring in the game came in the 5th inning, starting with a 2-out RBI single from Keith Hernandez off Juan Marichal. Pete Rose followed with a double that scored another run. In the bottom of the inning, Dave Bancroft led off with a triple, scoring on Ted Simmons ground out to 1st. Marichal allowed 8 hits and 2 runs in the loss. Both pitchers went the distance. The win means that the non-Hall of Fame teams are a combined 8-0 to start Season 2.