
Juan Marichal turned in another great performance, holding the Chicago Docs to one run on 8 hits in a complete game that improved his record to 5-1 this season. The win gives the Houston Hoots a 16-10 record, tops in the National League heading into the All-Star Break. Rick Reuschel couldn’t solve Houston hitting, giving up 3 runs in the 1st, capped by Willie Stargell’s 7th home run of the season. Reuschel allowed 7 runs on 13 hits in 6 innings to fall to 2-4. Barry Bonds doubled in Joey Votto for the Hoots’ only run. Oscar Charleston was 3 for 5 for Houston, with a double, an RBI, and 2 stolen bases. Charleston leads the Maelstrom with a .355 average. Marichal’s ERA in the 1st half is a Maelstrom best 1.21.