The game started off with Detroit taking the lead in the first when they scored 6 runs on 5 hits. The big moment was provided by Larry Herndon who brought the crowd to their feet when he tripled bringing in two baserunners. Due to a poorly pitched ballgame, scoring in 5 different innings was still not enough for California to come away with the victory.
Jack Morris(16-8) got the win allowing 6 runs in 5 innings. Kirk McCaskill(13-14) was the loser.
