Winning for the 18th time in 21 games – over Houston, 7 – 6 – the Reds move within three games of first place. Joey Jay wins his 20th game.

Winning for the 18th time in 21 games – over Houston, 7 – 6 – the Reds move within three games of first place. Joey Jay wins his 20th game.

Pirates players call off a threatened strike. They had objected to a rained-out game being rescheduled as a night game the day before a doubleheader.

Pirates players call off a threatened strike. They had objected to a rained-out game being rescheduled as a night game the day before a doubleheader.