In the bottom of the 2nd inning Detroit went on top for good scoring one runner. Detroit banged out 9 hits on the night.
Tanana(10-2) got the win allowing 1 run in 8 innings. Willie Hernandez recorded his 19th save. Floyd Bannister(6-9) took the loss. He pitched 6 innings allowing 8 hits and 5 walks.
With the win Detroit now has a record of 49-32. With the loss Chicago now has a record of 37-43.