In St. Louis‚ the Cardinals beat Fernando Valenzuela, 2 – 1‚ but the Dodgers still are a half-game in front of Cincinnati a day before the players’ strike begins. The Reds (35-21) win their 7th straight‚ topping the Mets‚ 2 – 1‚ in New York.

On June 11, 1981 In St. Louis‚ the Cardinals beat Fernando Valenzuela, 2 – 1‚ but the Dodgers still are a half-game in front of Cincinnati a day before the players’ strike begins. The Reds (35-21) win their 7th straight‚ topping the Mets‚ 2 – 1‚ in New York.