What did the Kansas City Royals win in 1985?

What did the Kansas City Royals win in 1985?

The 1985 Kansas City Royals season ended with the Royals’ first world championship win over their intrastate rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals. The Royals won the Western Division of the American League for the second consecutive season and the sixth time in ten years.

Who was the Royals shortstop in the 1985 World Series?

The Royals’ starting shortstop in the 1985 World Series was quite literally a joke – late-night host David Letterman frequently quipped about Buddy Biancalana’s light-hitting ways in 1985. Although Onix Concepcion played 131 games at shortstop during the regular season, Biancalana got the call to start at shortstop in the World Series.

Who was No 2 hitter for the Royals in 1985?

For his part, Wilson played 141 games for the Royals in ’85 and batted .278, although he had scant power numbers for a No. 2 hitter with only four home runs. He made up for it with his wheels, though, collecting 43 stolen bases and a league-leading 21 triples.

When did the Kansas City Royals win the World Series?

The Royals did not return to the postseason until 2014 and won the World Series again in 2015 . January 18, 1985: Danny Darwin was traded as part of a 4-team trade by the Texas Rangers with a player to be named later to the Milwaukee Brewers. The Milwaukee Brewers sent Jim Sundberg to the Kansas City Royals.

What was the AL Championship Series in 1985?

Major League Baseball decided to extend the Championship Series in both leagues from its best-of-five (1969–1984) to the current best-of-seven format starting with this year, and it proved pivotal in the outcome of the ALCS. The Blue Jays seemingly put a stranglehold on the Series, earning a three games to one lead over the Royals after four games.

How did the Toronto Blue Jays win the 1985 World Series?

The final Jays’ run was scored when George Bell singled and scored on a throwing error by Steve Balboni on a fielder’s choice to the next batter, Cliff Johnson. Willie Wilson scored the Royals’ only run in the ninth inning when he singled, moved to third on a George Brett single, and scored on a fielders choice ground out by Pat Sheridan.

What was the blown call that cost the Royals the championship?

The championship series against the Cardinals was forever remembered in St. Louis by umpires’ supposedly blown calls in Game Six: one that cost the Royals a run in the 4th, and a blown call by umpire Don Denkinger that allowed Jorge Orta to reach first.