Final/11
Minnesota Twins
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73-88 7 Minnesota Twins
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals Royals Royals KC
91-70 3 Kansas City Royals
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Win Probability

MIN KC
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Minnesota Twins Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Hosken Powell out to left fielder Steve Braun.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mike Cubbage strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rod Carew strikes out swinging.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Steve Braun grounds out to first baseman Rod Carew.

  2. B
    S
    O

    George Brett strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Amos Otis out, shortstop Roy Smalley to first baseman Rod Carew.

Minnesota Twins Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Roy Smalley walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dan Ford singles on a to left fielder Steve Braun. Roy Smalley to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Adams grounds into a force out, shortstop Freddie Patek to second baseman Frank White. Roy Smalley to 3rd. Dan Ford out at 2nd. Glenn Adams to 1st.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Butch Wynegar grounds out to first baseman Ralph LaCock. Glenn Adams to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Dave Edwards walks.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Rob Wilfong grounds into a force out, shortstop Freddie Patek to second baseman Frank White. Dave Edwards out at 2nd. Rob Wilfong to 1st.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Darrell Porter singles on a to center fielder Dan Ford.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ralph LaCock out, second baseman Rob Wilfong to first baseman Rod Carew. Darrell Porter to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Al Cowens lines out to left fielder Dave Edwards.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Frank White singles on a to left fielder Dave Edwards. Darrell Porter scores. Frank White out at 2nd on the throw, left fielder Dave Edwards to second baseman Rob Wilfong.

    Minnesota Twins
    1
    Kansas City Royals
    1
Minnesota Twins Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Hosken Powell walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mike Cubbage out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Steve Busby to first baseman Ralph LaCock. Hosken Powell to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rod Carew lines out to center fielder Amos Otis.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Roy Smalley out to left fielder Steve Braun.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Freddie Patek out, shortstop Roy Smalley to first baseman Rod Carew.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jim Gaudet strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Steve Braun singles on a to center fielder Dan Ford.

  4. B
    S
    O

    George Brett lines out to right fielder Hosken Powell.

Minnesota Twins Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dan Ford out, pitcher Steve Busby to first baseman Ralph LaCock.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Adams out to center fielder Amos Otis.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Butch Wynegar out, pitcher Steve Busby to first baseman Ralph LaCock.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Amos Otis doubles (30) on a to left fielder Dave Edwards.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Darrell Porter out, second baseman Rob Wilfong to first baseman Rod Carew. Amos Otis to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Ralph LaCock reaches on a fielder's choice. Amos Otis scores.

    Minnesota Twins
    1
    Kansas City Royals
    2
  4. B
    S
    O

    Al Cowens strikes out swinging.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Frank White out, third baseman Mike Cubbage to first baseman Rod Carew.

Minnesota Twins Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dave Edwards hit by pitch.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rob Wilfong singles on a bunt ground ball to third baseman George Brett. Dave Edwards to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Hosken Powell singles on a to left fielder Steve Braun. Dave Edwards scores. Rob Wilfong scores.

    Minnesota Twins
    3
    Kansas City Royals
    2
  4. B
    S
    O

    Mike Cubbage singles on a bunt ground ball to first baseman Ralph LaCock. Hosken Powell to 3rd. Mike Cubbage to 2nd. Mike Cubbage advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by catcher Jim Gaudet.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Steve Busby intentionally walks Rod Carew.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Roy Smalley lines into an unassisted double play, first baseman Ralph LaCock. Rod Carew out at 2nd. Roy Smalley out at 1st.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Dan Ford out, shortstop Freddie Patek to first baseman Ralph LaCock.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Freddie Patek out, third baseman Mike Cubbage to first baseman Rod Carew.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jim Gaudet out to right fielder Hosken Powell.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Steve Braun out, shortstop Roy Smalley to first baseman Rod Carew.

Minnesota Twins Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Adams pops out to shortstop U L Washington.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Borgmann walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Dave Edwards strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Rob Wilfong lines out to right fielder Al Cowens.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    George Brett triples (8) on a to right fielder Hosken Powell.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Amos Otis out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Dan Ford. George Brett scores.

    Minnesota Twins
    3
    Kansas City Royals
    3
  3. B
    S
    O

    Darrell Porter singles on a to right fielder Hosken Powell.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ralph LaCock walks.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Al Cowens singles on a to right fielder Hosken Powell. Ralph LaCock to 3rd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Frank White grounds into a force out, shortstop Roy Smalley to second baseman Rob Wilfong. Al Cowens out at 2nd. Frank White to 1st.

Minnesota Twins Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Hosken Powell out, pitcher Rich Gale to shortstop U L Washington to first baseman Ralph LaCock.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mike Cubbage singles on a to right fielder Clint Hurdle.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rod Carew out to center fielder Amos Otis.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Roy Smalley strikes out swinging.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    U L Washington out, third baseman Mike Cubbage to first baseman Rod Carew.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jim Gaudet strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Tom Poquette out, second baseman Rob Wilfong to first baseman Rod Carew.

Minnesota Twins Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dan Ford out, first baseman Ralph LaCock to pitcher Doug Bird.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Adams pops out to second baseman Frank White.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Borgmann strikes out swinging.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jamie Quirk out, pitcher Gary Serum to first baseman Rod Carew.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Amos Otis out to left fielder Dave Edwards.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Luis Silverio singles on a to right fielder Hosken Powell.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Ralph LaCock lines out to right fielder Hosken Powell.

Minnesota Twins Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Rich Chiles out, shortstop U L Washington to first baseman Ralph LaCock.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rob Wilfong out to center fielder Amos Otis.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Hosken Powell strikes out swinging.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Clint Hurdle lines out to center fielder Dan Ford.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Frank White out, pitcher Gary Serum to first baseman Rod Carew.

  3. B
    S
    O

    U L Washington out to left fielder Bombo Rivera.

Minnesota Twins Top 10th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mike Cubbage flies out to catcher Jim Gaudet.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Rod Carew out, second baseman Frank White to first baseman Ralph LaCock.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Roy Smalley strikes out swinging.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 10th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Joe Zdeb walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Tom Poquette out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Mike Marshall to second baseman Rob Wilfong. Willie Wilson to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jamie Quirk strikes out swinging.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Amos Otis out, third baseman Mike Cubbage to first baseman Rod Carew.

Minnesota Twins Top 11th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dan Ford walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Adams reaches on catcher interference by Art Kusnyer. Dan Ford to 2nd. Glenn Adams to 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Glenn Borgmann singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Randy McGilberry. Dan Ford scores. Willie Norwood to 3rd. Glenn Borgmann to 2nd. Throwing error by pitcher Randy McGilberry.

    Minnesota Twins
    4
    Kansas City Royals
    3
  4. B
    S
    O

    Bombo Rivera singles on a to center fielder Amos Otis. Willie Norwood scores. Glenn Borgmann to 3rd.

    Minnesota Twins
    5
    Kansas City Royals
    3
  5. B
    S
    O

    Rob Wilfong flies out to third baseman Jamie Quirk.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Hosken Powell pops out to third baseman Jamie Quirk.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Mike Cubbage walks. Bombo Rivera to 2nd.

  8. B
    S
    O

    Rod Carew doubles (26) on a to left fielder Tom Poquette. Glenn Borgmann scores. Bombo Rivera scores. Mike Cubbage out at home on the throw, left fielder Tom Poquette to shortstop U L Washington to catcher Art Kusnyer.

    Minnesota Twins
    7
    Kansas City Royals
    3
Kansas City Royals Bottom 11th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Luis Silverio strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Ralph LaCock strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Clint Hurdle out, second baseman Rob Wilfong to first baseman Rod Carew.

Date
October 1, 1978 (Sun) @ 12:05 AM
Series
2 of 3
Venue
Royals Stadium
Attendance
29,089
First Pitch
12:35 AM
Duration
3h 13m
Weather
Unknown / 67°F / Wind: 9 mph, mph

  • Decisions

    Kansas City Royals
    Kansas City Royals Royals Royals KC
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    Braun LF31000000.251.730
    Poquette LF10000000.216.597
    Brett 3B31100010.295.813
    Quirk 3B20000010.207.600
    Otis CF41110000.298.902
    Porter DH32100000.266.803
    Silverio PR21000010.5451.524
    LaCock 1B40010111.295.754
    Cowens RF31000010.275.708
    Hurdle RF20000000.264.746
    White 2B41010000.277.721
    Patek SS20000000.249.634
    Washington SS20000000.264.609
    Gaudet C30000020.000.000
    Zdeb PH00000100.252.602
    Wilson PR00000001.221.566
    Kusnyer C00000000.182.853

    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Busby P5.03943304217.59
    Gale P2.01510001203.09
    Bird P2.01000000205.29
    Hrabosky P1.0500000102.88
    McGilberry P1.01434102004.38