Los Angeles went ahead for good in the 2nd inning when they came up with 2 runs on 2 hits. Los Angeles ended up with 11 hits for the game while Philadelphia had 7.
Orel Hershiser(17-8) was the winner allowing 3 runs in 8 innings. Shane Rawley(10-15) was hit with the loss. With this win, Los Angeles has a division leading 79-52 record. They have been 7-3 lately. With this loss, Philadelphia has a 3-7 record of late, 54-76, worst in the division overall.
