Kansas City jumped out to the early lead in the first inning as they scored 2 runs on 3 base hits. Oakland had a chance in the 9th but they came up short.
Bret Saberhagen(16-8) went 6 and 1/3 innings allowing 5 runs for the victory. Dan Quisenberry earned the save, his 30th. Steve McCatty(5-8) was charged with the loss. Kansas City knocked him around a bit, as he gave up 6 runs in 5 innings
