In the bottom of the 4th inning Chicago went on top for good scoring 3 runners on 4 hits. The key offensive moment was provided by Ron Cey who excited the crowd when he clubbed a three-run home run. Philadelphia threatened in the 9th but Chicago was able to put down the rally.
Steve Trout(13-16) went 7 innings allowing 2 runs for the win. The losing pitcher was Kevin Gross(5-17). He was knocked around by Chicago, allowing 10 hits and 4 walks in 4 and 2/3 innings.
