It was the kind of day Amos Otis and the Royals had been waiting for. Even though Kansas City split a doubleheader with the Minnesota Twins, Otis broke out of the slump he’d been in since returning to the active roster, collecting six hits in eight at-bats. After the Royals dropped the first game by … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: June 24

It was a hit or miss night--almost literally--for the Royals, as they dropped a 4-1 loss to the Twins at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis. Kansas City managed 10 hits, but Twins starter Jerry Koosman tied a Minnesota team record (at the time) with 15 strikeouts. The four Royals who managed to get hits all got … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: June 23

With a three-game losing streak ongoing and a 3-0 deficit after an inning and a half, things looked grim for Kansas City on Sunday afternoon at Royals Stadium. But home runs by Amos Otis and Willie Aikens turned things around, as the Royals scored seven unanswered runs on their way to a 7-4 win over … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: June 22

The Royals suffered through a frustrating loss, leaving eight men on base and hitting into four double plays in a 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night at Royals Stadium. Brewers starter Lary Sorensen allowed nine hits, but all of them were singles. He managed to pitch a complete game despite issuing three … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: June 21

Milwaukee scored eight runs over the final three innings, ultimately cruising to a 10-5 win over the Royals on a cool Friday evening at Royals Stadium. Despite it being the first day of summer, game-time temperature was 67°. Royals starter Dennis Leonard retired the side in order in the first, but Milwaukee picked up an … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: June 20

The Royals were climbing uphill all night and never quite got over the top, dropping a 5-4 decision to Cleveland on a Thursday night at Royals Stadium. The Indians scored two runs in the first off Kansas City starter Renie Martin, and never trailed after that. Miguel Dilone started the game with a single and … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: June 19

A pair of big innings led the Royals to a 10-2 romp over the Cleveland Indians on a Wednesday night at Royals Stadium. Kansas City overcame two early Cleveland runs with four of their own in the third inning. After leaving two men on in the first and the bases loaded in the second, the … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: June 18

Jamie Quirk hit a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth, giving the Royals a 3-2 walkoff win over the Texas Rangers on a nice Tuesday evening at Royals Stadium.  The home team came to the plate with the game tied in the ninth. Texas starter Gaylord Perry was still on the mound, but … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: June 17

The Royals were one out away from victory when the Texas Rangers collected six straight hits, spoiling a pleasant Monday night at Royals Stadium with a 6-3 comeback win. With a game-time temperature of 79° offering a respite from some of the heat that had affected Kansas City for more than two weeks, Royals starter … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: June 16

The Royals scored four late runs to turn a close game into a 7-2 win over the Brewers on Father’s Day at County Stadium in Milwaukee. Clinging to a 3-2 lead as they came to bat in the eighth, the Royals took advantage of possibly tired Milwaukee starter Moose Haas. Hal McRae singled before Amos … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1980 Edition: June 15