California was unable to climb back into it after Chicago went ahead for good in the bottom of the 6th inning plating one baserunner. California had a chance to come back in the 9th but they came up short.
Tom Seaver(18-10) was the winner allowing 3 runs in 7 innings. Seaver got help from Bob James who earned his 32nd save. Jim Slaton(9-17) was the loser.
