Houston (62) takes 3 out of 4 from LA (58)

Game 1 was a real barn burner coming down to the end in the 6th Houston takes a 1-0 lead on a Roman Mejias single to right as Al Spangler scores for the lead .

In the 8th LA scores the tying run on a Junior Gilliam single 1-1 going into the 9th . Norm Larker doubles down the left field line with 2 outs, then Bob Lillis drills one toward right center and Larker walks in to end it 2-1

Game 2 was a shut out as Stan Williams pitches a 3 hitter over 8 and 1/3 ingings to lead the Dodgers to the win .

Game 3 Was just the opposite Jim Golden goes the distance giving up 5 hits in shutting out the dodgers 9-0

Game 4 Houston is in control it seems like all day with a 6-3 lead heading into the 9th, Jim Gilliam walks ,Umbricht singles putting guys on 1st and 2nd, John Roseboro singles between 1st and 2nd Fairly walks to load the bases ,Gino Cimoli pop's it up to infield fly rule 1 down , Houston brings in Don McMahon, Charlie Neal singles between 2nd and 3rd, Norm Larker scores making it 6-5, John Roseboro trying to score here comes the throw from Al Spangler , Hal Smith tags him OUT 2 down , With 2 down Don "Popeye" Zimmer grounds 1 to 2nd throw to 1st it is close OUT BALLGAME , Houston 6-LA 5

SIDE NOTE: Norm Larker played for both squads in this series --submitted by Jeff Shelton--