Dierker was hit hard by The Big Red Machine who built an 8-0 lead. Nolan owned the Astros for 8 and 2/3 innings, but boy that last out was hard to get. He gave up five runs before striking out Enos Cabell to end the game.
Houston 5 8 0 Cincinnati 8 16 0WP - Nolan
LP - Dierker
HR - Cliff Johnson (Hou), Tony Perez (Cin)
