The Royals scored two runs in the ninth to tie the game, then scored in the 11th for a 5-4 walkoff win over the Cleveland Indians. Trailing 4-2 as they came to bat in the ninth, Kansas City was facing Indians reliever Don Hood, who had worked around a walk and an error in the … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1977 Edition: July 27
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This Date In Royals History–1977 Edition: April 19
A seven-run fifth inning was the difference as the Royals blasted Minnesota, 11-3, on a Tuesday night at Royals Stadium. Kansas City came to bat in the fifth with the score tied at 3-3 and Twins starter Pete Redfern on the mound. Frank White, who entered the game in a 2-for-20 slump, started the fireworks … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1977 Edition: April 19
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–1969 Edition: May 4
Bob Oliver set a Royals team record that still stands today, collecting six hits in six at-bats to lead Kansas City to a 15-1 romp over the Angels at Anaheim Stadium. Oliver singled in the second, doubled in the fourth, hit a two-run home run in the fifth, picked up two more singles in the … Continue reading This Date In Royals History–1969 Edition: May 4