Kansas City had the winning rally in the bottom of the 8th inning scoring 2 runs utilizing 4 base hits. After an out was recorded, Darryl Motley initiated the scoring spurt when he drew a walk. John Wathan was next and he laced a base-hit. Onix Concepcion then stroked a one-base hit knocking in a run. Concepcion took second on the throw. Willie Wilson stepped in and he hit a single scoring the final run of the inning. It was roller coaster of a game as the lead change hands 5 times.
The winning pitcher was Dan Quisenberry(2-9) who allowed no runs in 2 innings. Mike Moore(19-12) was the loser. He got hammered, allowing 11 hits and 4 walks in 7 and 2/3 innings.
