Kansas City scored the decisive runs in a big bottom of the 8th inning scoring 6 runners on 7 hits. The critical plate appearance was by Buddy Biancalana who came through for the home fans when he tripled bringing home two baserunners. Even though they scored in 5 different innings, Oakland was not able to pull off the win.
The victory went to Joe Beckwith(12-7) who went 2 and 1/3 innings, allowing 4 runs. Dan Quisenberry earned his 35th save. Steve McCatty(5-9) was the loser in relief. He pitched 1/3 of an inning giving up 4 hits and no walks.
