Both teams had scored 2 runs after nine full innings. Milwaukee came out on top in the 10th inning. Ed Romero reached on an error. Cecil Cooper was next to the plate, but was promptly struck out. Ted Simmons then singled. Paul Householder was the next batter, but he struck out. Rick Manning stepped into the box and doubled scoring the run. Milwaukee had a total of 8 hits for the game.
Rollie Fingers(3-6) got credit for the victory, pitching 2 innings and allowing no runs. Bob McClure recorded his 11th save. Dave Righetti(0-5) was tagged with the loss in relief. He was pinned with the loss despite not allowing an earned run in his 1 and 1/3 innings of work.
