Both teams were tied at 3 runs apiece after nine innings. Finally, Los Angeles pulled the game out in the 13th inning. After an out was recorded, Bill Madlock keyed the rally when he laced a one-base hit. Candy Maldonado followed and he bombed a two-run dinger. Los Angeles took care of San Francisco with no trouble in the bottom of the 13th.
Carlos Diaz(1-2) allowed no runs in 1 inning, and picked up the victory. Tom Niedenfuer gained credit for his 19th save. Mark Davis(1-3) ended up with the loss in relief.
Los Angeles now has a record of a division leading 70-47. San Francisco has a record of 49-66 after the loss.