The home town fans were very appreciative of the fine hitting performance provided by Tommy Herr. He lined a single which scored a run in the 4th inning, doubled which was good for two runs in the 5th inning and banged out a one-base hit plating two runs in the 8th inning. Overall St. Louis out-hit San Diego 12 to 8.
Lamarr Hoyt(9-9) was the losing pitcher. He gave up 8 hits and 3 walks in 6 innings.
