August 27, 1985: Cubs (63-63) at Astros (60-65)

Joe Niekro shutout Chicago while allowing the Houston bullpen a day-off as the Houston Astros defeated the Chicago Cubs 4 to 0 at Colt Stadium. 

Niekro(9-14) gave Houston a solid outing. He allowed only 5 hits and 3 walks in 9 innings. Houston finished with 8 hits in the victory. 

Scott Sanderson(11-8) was the losing pitcher. He allowed just 2 runs and 5 hits in 7 innings.