In the 7th inning Oakland scored 6 runs when they had 6 base hits. The big moment was provided by Davis who electrified OAKLAND COLISEUM when he belted a three-run homer. For the game Oakland out-hit California 11 to 8.
Don Sutton(5-14) got the win allowing 3 runs in 8 and 1/3 innings. The loss was charged to Mike Witt(6-10). He gave up 7 hits and 1 walk in 6 innings.