May 23, 1981 · 8:05 PM EDT
W: Bob ForschL: Pete FalconeS: Jim Kaat
2B2-4H-AB2BTop hitterKOKen Oberkfell
3B1-2H-AB2 RBI · 2 RP6.0IP2 ER · 0 K · WP1.2IP4 ER · 1 K · LLosing pitcherP3.0IP0 ER · 0 K · SBiggest lead STL by 6
| W | L | PCT | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1STCardinals | 59 | 43 | .578 | — |
2WS Nationals | 60 | 48 | .556 | 2.0 |
3PH Phillies | 59 | 48 | .551 | 2.5 |
4PI Pirates | 46 | 56 | .451 | 13.0 |
| 5NYMets | 41 | 62 | .400 | 18.5 |
6CH Cubs | 38 | 65 | .373 | 21.5 |
2B: Backman, Taveras
RBI: Wilson, Falcone
SB: Stearns
CS: Mazzilli
LOB: 26
2B: Hendrick, Tenace, Ramsey, Kaat
RBI: Hernandez, Oberkfell 2, Tenace 2, Ramsey, Kaat
SB: Herr 2, Scott, Ramsey
CS: Scott
LOB: 14
The Cardinals routed the Mets 8-2 at Busch Stadium I.
Bob Forsch got the win, Pete Falcone took the loss and Jim Kaat earned the save. Ken Oberkfell went 1-for-2 for the Cardinals, while Wally Backman went 2-for-4 for the Mets.
Written by StatPro from the box score and play-by-play.
