Chicago scored 6 runs in the decisive top of the 3rd inning when they came up with 7 base hits. That early run support was all that Eckersley(17-8) required. Houston had a chance to come back in the 9th but they came up short.
Lee Smith gained credit for his 32nd save. The losing pitcher was Nolan Ryan(12-14). Chicago scored big getting 6 runs off him in 3 innings.