The Royals finally learned who they would face in the World Series, as Philadelphia outlasted Houston, 8-7, in the deciding game of the NLCS. The Phillies scored five runs in the eighth to take a 7-5 lead, only to see the Astros score two in the bottom of the inning. But Garry Maddox doubled with … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: October 12
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This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: October 11
Basking in the afterglow of their ALCS sweep of the Yankees, the Royals remained in New York as they waited to find out their World Series opponent. Many members of the team had celebrated the title at a disco, so it’s fair to wonder if they were in shape to travel or not. In the … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: October 11
This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: October 10
Finally. After 11 seasons and three crushing playoff losses, the Kansas City Royals advanced to the World Series, winning 4-2 in Yankee Stadium to earn a sweep of the ALCS and exorcise plenty of demons. Nearly four years to the day after Chris Chambliss hit a walkoff home run in the decisive Game Five to … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: October 10
This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: October 9
The Royals moved to within one game of the World Series with a scintillating 3-2 win over the Yankees in Game Two of the ALCS, on a pleasant Thursday night at Royals Stadium. Kansas City scored three runs in the third inning, then barely held on for the win thanks to some terrific defensive plays … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: October 9
This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: October 8
From “here we go again” to “here we go!”, the Royals and their fans rode an emotional roller coaster during Game One of the ALCS, as Kansas City overcame an early 2-0 deficit to take a 7-2 win over their longtime postseason tormentors, the New York Yankees, on a warm and sunny Wednesday afternoon at … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: October 8
This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: October 7
The Royals continued to prepare for their fourth playoff showdown in five seasons against the New York Yankees, with Game One set for Wednesday afternoon at Royals Stadium. Kansas City manager Jim Frey selected lefthander Larry Gura to start the first game, while New York skipper Dick Howser tabbed his lefthanded ace, Ron Guidry. Gura … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: October 7
This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: October 6
The 1980 Royals have the first of two days off before the ALCS, but the NL West has a one-game tiebreaker for the division title:
This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: October 5
In a season that had seen many historic moments, the Royals came within inches of adding one more on the final day. Instead, they had to settle for a 4-0 win over Minnesota in which the Twins were held to one hit. Royals starter Paul Splittorff teamed up with starter Rich Gale, who was getting … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: October 5
This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: October 4
The 1980 Royals look more than ready for the playoffs in a 17-1 trouncing of Minnesota, while two other teams clinch division titles:
This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: October 3
This was not the way Larry Gura wanted to enter the playoffs. The veteran lefthander, slated to pitch the Royals’ first game in the ALCS, did pitch a complete game. But he allowed 14 hits and walked five, as Kansas City lost, 5-3, to the Minnesota Twins on a Friday night at Royals Stadium. Gura … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: October 3
