The game was decided in the 9th inning. After an out was recorded, Terry Whitfield stroked a base-hit. Mariano Duncan stepped into the batter's box and he drew a walk. Ken Landreaux then doubled giving Los Angeles the win as 45,027 happy fans joyfully celebrated. Both teams finished the game with 10 hits.
The victory was credited to Ken Howell(4-5) who went 2 innings, allowing 1 run. John Franco(2-3) was the losing pitcher in relief. He surrendered 1 run and 2 hits in 1 and 1/3 innings.
