The Royals’ bats went silent for the most part in a 5-2 loss to the Texas Rangers at Arlington Stadium. Rangers starter Doyle Alexander limited Kansas City to six hits as he pitched a complete game. He did not walk any and struck out three. The Royals’ runs both came in the seventh, as John … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1977 Edition: May 6

The younger brother bested the older brother this time, as George Brett and the Royals won a back-and-forth game, 6-5, over Ken Brett and the Chicago White Sox on a Thursday night at Royals Stadium. George went 2-4 with a pair of doubles against his older brother. And it was George’s double in the sixth … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1977 Edition: May 5

The White Sox used a pair of two-run home runs in the late innings to pick up a 6-3 win over Kansas City on a Wednesday night at Royals Stadium. Royals starter Jim Colborn returned to the mound for the eighth inning with the score tied at 2-2. He got one out, but Oscar Gamble … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1977 Edition: May 4

The Chicago White Sox battered three Royals pitchers for 12 hits in an 8-4 win on a Tuesday night at Royals Stadium. Kansas City’s Marty Pattin, making his first start of the season after three relief appearances, allowed single runs in each of the first three innings. Alan Bannister and Richie Zisk each doubled in … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1977 Edition: May 3

Dennis Leonard’s best start of the season so far led the Royals to a 3-1 win over the White Sox on Monday night at Royals Stadium. Leonard entered the game with an ERA of 4.22 but lowered that by nearly a full run (to 3.26) with his complete game four-hitter. He did walk five batters … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1977 Edition: May 2

The Royals scored five runs in the eighth to remove any suspense from their 8-3 win over Toronto on Sunday afternoon at Royals Stadium. With a 3-1 lead when they came to bat in the eighth, Kansas City faced Toronto starter Dave Lemanczyk, who had settled in nicely following the Royals’ three-run first inning. John … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1977 Edition: May 1

The Royals were oh-so-close to a win, but Toronto’s last-minute rally lifted the Blue Jays to a 2-1 win on a Saturday night at Royals Stadium. Royals starter Paul Splittorff had allowed just four hits as the ninth inning began. John Scott led off with a single but Splittorff promptly picked him off first. After … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1977 Edition: April 30

For a Royals team that was struggling to win home games, a visit from the expansion Toronto Blue Jays was the perfect remedy. Kansas City spotted the visitors an early lead, then came roaring back for a 6-1 win on a Friday night at Royals Stadium. Royals starter Jim Colborn wasn’t sharp in the first … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1977 Edition: April 29

The Royals had a day off after splitting a two-game series with Texas. Their nine-game homestand was set to continue with a visit from the expansion Toronto Blue Jays. Kansas City was attempting to improve on its subpar 4-6 home record so far; their 6-1 mark on the road was keeping them afloat in the … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1977 Edition: April 28

The Texas Rangers shut out the Royals by a 5-0 count on a Wednesday night at Royals Stadium. Rangers starter Bert Blyleven had his way with Kansas City, picking up six strikeouts and walking one while holding the Royals to seven singles in a complete-game effort. But none of that bothered the Royals as much … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1977 Edition: April 27