Jerry Reuss(8-4) gave a fine effort for Los Angeles. He went 6 and 2/3 innings allowing 8 hits and no walks. Los Angeles had just 6 hits for the afternoon.
Tom Niedenfuer preserved the game for Reuss, recording his his 11th save. The loss was charged to Bob Knepper(8-6). He allowed 5 runs and 6 hits in 6 innings.