California took the lead for keeps in the top of the 5th inning when they scored 2 runs on 2 hits. California rapped out 11 hits for the afternoon.
Mike Witt(6-9) got the win allowing 4 runs in 8 innings. Donnie Moore preserved the game for Witt, recording his his 19th save. Doyle Alexander(13-5) was given the loss. He got hammered, allowing 10 hits and 2 walks in 7 innings.