October 5, 1985: Cubs (81-81) at Cardinals (99-62)

Left fielder Vince Coleman had 2 base hits as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs by a score of 6 to 4 at BUSCH STADIUM. 

St. Louis brought 3 runs across the plate in the bottom of the 2nd inning with the help of 4 hits. That was all Danny Cox(12-13) needed. Chicago made it exciting in the 9th, but they were unable to push the needed runs across. 

Jeff Lahti gained credit for his 28th save. Dennis Eckersley(20-10) was tagged with the loss. He allowed 5 runs and 8 hits in 6 innings.