Steve Carltonās consecutive-victory streak ends at 15 dtoping a 2-1 extra innings decision
In a complete-game effort at Veterans Stadium, Steve Carltonās consecutive-victory streak ends at 15 when the Phillies drop a 2-1 decision to Atlanta and Phil Niekro, who also goes the distance. Dusty Baker, who started the 11th inning rally with a two-out double, scores the eventual winning run on Mike Lumās broken bat flare over the shortstopās head.