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

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

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