The Chicago Cubs were decisively beaten by the Houston Astros, 6 to 2, on April 26, 1979.

Home run by J.R. Richard.

1

0

Single by Bob Watson; Jose Cruz scored.

2

0

Single by Alan Ashby; Bob Watson scored.

3

0

Double by Craig Reynolds; Terry Puhl scored.

4

0

Single by Ted Sizemore; Steve Ontiveros scored.

4

1

Single by Craig Reynolds; J.R. Richard and Art Howe scored.

6

1

Home run by Jerry Martin.

6

2