May 8, 1980
Scheduled off day. The only team in the division that played was the Cubs, who lost to San Diego, thereby inching the Phils closer to second place.
NL East Standings after games of May 8, 1980
Team |
Wins |
Losses |
Pct. |
GB |
Pirates |
15 |
7 |
.682 |
- |
Cubs |
12 |
10 |
.545 |
3 |
Phillies |
11 |
10 |
.523 |
3½ |
Cardinals |
12 |
12 |
.500 |
4 |
Expos |
10 |
14 |
.417 |
6 |
Mets |
8 |
16 |
.333 |
8 |
Scoreboard
National League
San Diego 9 Chicago 6 |
American League
Toronto 9 California 2
Kansas City 2 Chicago 8
Baltimore 1 Milwaukee 9
Detroit 3 Seattle 4 |
Transactions
Phillies
None
National League
None
American League
None