Los Angeles jumped on top of Chicago in the 6th inning when they came up with 2 runs on 1 hit. Los Angeles kept the pressure on throughout the contest as they scored in 6 different innings.
The win went to Bobby Castillo(3-2) who allowed 1 run in 3 innings. Tom Niedenfuer got the save, his 18th. The loss was charged to Dennis Eckersley(12-7). He was not very effective, surrendering 8 runs in 6 innings.