The National League roster included 8 future Hall of Fame players, denoted in italics.

[2][3] The American League roster included 10 future Hall of Fame players, denoted in italics.

[2][4] The National League took a 2–0 lead in the top of the second off of AL starter Vida Blue when Steve Garvey and Jimmy Wynn led off the inning by hitting back-to-back home runs.

[5] The NL added another run in the top of the third, this time off of new AL relief pitcher Steve Busby.

Joe Rudi led off with a single, and was immediately replaced for pinch runner George Hendrick.

[5] AL pitcher Catfish Hunter was entering his third inning of relief work when the NL closed out the scoring in the top of the ninth.

Pete Rose hit a sacrifice fly, scoring Bowa, sending Madlock to third base, and securing a 6–3 win for the National League.