Both teams had scored 3 runs after nine full innings. Kansas City ended up winning it in the 10th inning. Jim Sundberg lined a base-hit. Greg Pryor next to the plate and he laid down a sacrifice bunt. Wilson then doubled giving Kansas City the win as 48,411 happy fans joyfully celebrated. Kansas City had 9 hits for the game and Chicago had 5.
The win was credited to Beckwith(9-4) who went 3 innings allowing no runs. Bob James(2-4) took the loss in relief. He pitched 1 and 1/3 innings giving up 4 hits and no walks.
