Kansas City jumped on top of California in the top of the 6th inning plating 2
runs on 2 hits. After an out was recorded, Willie Wilson initiated the
scoring spurt when he laced a one-base hit. One out later, George Brett came
to bat and bombed a two-run dinger. Kansas City rapped out 11 hits for the
night.
Charlie Leibrandt(15-9) was the winner allowing 2 runs in 7 innings. Jim
Slaton(9-15) was the loser. He surrendered 4 runs and 4 hits in 6 and 1/3
innings.
