1971 season Jenkins had his best season in 1971. On April 6, 1971, Jenkins started the Cubs' opening-day game. The Cubs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 2–1 in 10 innings at Wrigley Field. Jenkins pitched the complete game for the Cubs, and Billy Williams hit a home run in the final inning for the victory. On September 1, 1971, Jenkins threw another complete game against the Montreal Expos and hit two home runs. The Cubs won the game 5–2. He was named NL Player of the Month (for the only time in his career) in July, with a 6–1 record, a 2.14 ERA, and 49 strikeouts.
1971 season Jenkins had his best season in 1971 On April 6 1971 Jenkins started the Cubs' opening-day game The Cubs defeated the St Louis Cardinals 2–1 in 10 innings at Wrigley Field Jenkins pitched the complete game for the Cubs and Billy Williams hit a home run in the final inning for the victory On September 1 1971 Jenkins threw another complete game against the Montreal Expos and hit two home runs The Cubs won the game 5–2 He was named NL Player of the Month (for the only time in his career) in July with a 6–1 record a 214 ERA and 49 strikeouts