After an out was recorded, Chris Chambliss delivered a single. Bruce Benedict followed next and he drew a walk. Milt Thompson then laced a base-hit to load the bases. Claudell Washington followed and he lashed a single scoring the run. San Francisco threatened in the 9th but their rally came up short.
The win went to Rick Camp(6-13) who allowed no runs in 1 inning. Bruce Sutter got the save, his 18th. The losing pitcher was Frank Williams(3-3) in relief.