In the 7th inning New York scored 2 runs. Rafael Santana led off and started the attack as he laced a base-hit. Dwight Gooden was the next batter, but he struck out. Mookie Wilson then popped a two-run clout over the fence. New York out-hit Chicago for the game, 11 hits to 6.
The winning pitcher was Gooden(20-7) who allowed 3 runs in 8 innings. Roger McDowell earned the save, his 24th. Ray Fontenot(8-16) took the loss.
