Final
Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox White Sox White Sox CWS
7-8 3 Chicago White Sox
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals Royals Royals KC
6-8 4 Kansas City Royals
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Win Probability

CWS KC
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Chicago White Sox Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Alan Bannister lines out to third baseman George Brett.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Claudell Washington out, shortstop Freddie Patek to first baseman John Wathan.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Chet Lemon singles on a to center fielder Willie Wilson.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Wayne Nordhagen lines out to left fielder Joe Zdeb.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    George Brett out to center fielder Chet Lemon.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Frank White doubles (3) on a to left fielder Junior Moore.

  3. B
    S
    O

    John Wathan singles on a to center fielder Chet Lemon. Frank White to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Al Cowens grounds into a force out, second baseman Alan Bannister to shortstop Greg Pryor. Frank White scores. John Wathan out at 2nd. Al Cowens to 1st.

    Chicago White Sox
    0
    Kansas City Royals
    1
  5. B
    S
    O

    With Hal McRae batting, Al Cowens picked off and caught stealing 2nd base, shortstop Greg Pryor.

Chicago White Sox Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Lamar Johnson out to left fielder Joe Zdeb.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Eric Soderholm out to right fielder Al Cowens.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Junior Moore singles on a to left fielder Joe Zdeb.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Bill Nahorodny walks. Junior Moore to 2nd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Greg Pryor reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Freddie Patek. Junior Moore to 3rd. Bill Nahorodny to 2nd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Alan Bannister flies out to first baseman John Wathan.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Hal McRae lines out to center fielder Chet Lemon.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Darrell Porter singles on a to left fielder Junior Moore.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Joe Zdeb strikes out swinging and Darrell Porter caught stealing 2nd, catcher Bill Nahorodny to second baseman Alan Bannister to catcher Bill Nahorodny.

Chicago White Sox Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Claudell Washington strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Chet Lemon out to left fielder Joe Zdeb.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Wayne Nordhagen flies out to catcher Darrell Porter.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Freddie Patek out to right fielder Claudell Washington.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Willie Wilson singles on a to center fielder Chet Lemon.

  3. B
    S
    O

    George Brett grounds out to first baseman Lamar Johnson. Willie Wilson to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Frank White out, shortstop Greg Pryor to first baseman Lamar Johnson.

Chicago White Sox Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Lamar Johnson singles on a to center fielder Willie Wilson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Eric Soderholm out to center fielder Willie Wilson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Junior Moore singles on a to left fielder Joe Zdeb. Lamar Johnson to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Bill Nahorodny flies out to third baseman George Brett.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Greg Pryor out to right fielder Al Cowens.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Wathan singles on a to center fielder Chet Lemon.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Al Cowens grounds into a double play, second baseman Alan Bannister to first baseman Lamar Johnson. John Wathan out at 2nd. Al Cowens out at 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Hal McRae out to right fielder Claudell Washington.

Chicago White Sox Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Alan Bannister out to right fielder Al Cowens.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Claudell Washington out, second baseman Frank White to first baseman John Wathan.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Chet Lemon out, third baseman George Brett to first baseman John Wathan.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Darrell Porter out to center fielder Chet Lemon.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Joe Zdeb singles on a to third baseman Eric Soderholm.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Freddie Patek doubles (3) on a to left fielder Junior Moore. Joe Zdeb scores.

    Chicago White Sox
    0
    Kansas City Royals
    2
  4. B
    S
    O

    Willie Wilson singles. Freddie Patek to 3rd.

  5. B
    S
    O

    George Brett walks.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Frank White doubles (4) on a to left fielder Junior Moore. Freddie Patek scores. Willie Wilson scores. George Brett out at home on the throw, left fielder Junior Moore to shortstop Greg Pryor to catcher Bill Nahorodny.

    Chicago White Sox
    0
    Kansas City Royals
    4
  7. B
    S
    O

    John Wathan lines out to center fielder Chet Lemon.

Chicago White Sox Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Wayne Nordhagen singles on a to left fielder Joe Zdeb.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Lamar Johnson grounds into a double play, shortstop Freddie Patek to second baseman Frank White to first baseman John Wathan. Wayne Nordhagen out at 2nd. Lamar Johnson out at 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Eric Soderholm pops out to second baseman Frank White.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Al Cowens walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Hal McRae strikes out swinging.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Darrell Porter lines out to right fielder Claudell Washington. Al Cowens to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Steve Braun walks.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Freddie Patek out to center fielder Chet Lemon.

Chicago White Sox Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Junior Moore out, pitcher Paul Splittorff to first baseman John Wathan.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bill Nahorodny out, third baseman George Brett to first baseman John Wathan.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Greg Pryor doubles (3) on a to left fielder Steve Braun.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Alan Bannister pops out to shortstop Freddie Patek.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Willie Wilson singles on a to center fielder Chet Lemon.

  2. B
    S
    O

    George Brett out, second baseman Alan Bannister to first baseman Lamar Johnson. Willie Wilson to 3rd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Frank White strikes out swinging.

Chicago White Sox Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Claudell Washington doubles (7) on a to left fielder Steve Braun.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Chet Lemon walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Wayne Nordhagen reaches on a fielding error by center fielder Willie Wilson. Claudell Washington to 3rd. Chet Lemon to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Lamar Johnson grounds into a double play, shortstop Freddie Patek to second baseman Frank White to first baseman John Wathan. Claudell Washington scores. Chet Lemon to 3rd. Wayne Nordhagen out at 2nd. Lamar Johnson out at 1st.

    Chicago White Sox
    1
    Kansas City Royals
    4
  5. B
    S
    O

    Eric Soderholm walks.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Junior Moore singles on a to center fielder Willie Wilson. Chet Lemon scores. Eric Soderholm scores. Junior Moore to 3rd. Fielding error by center fielder Willie Wilson.

    Chicago White Sox
    3
    Kansas City Royals
    4
  7. B
    S
    O

    Bill Nahorodny strikes out swinging.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Wathan lines out to second baseman Alan Bannister.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Al Cowens out to center fielder Chet Lemon.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Hal McRae out to left fielder Junior Moore.

Chicago White Sox Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Greg Pryor lines out to third baseman George Brett.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Alan Bannister singles on a to right fielder Al Cowens.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Claudell Washington singles on a to left fielder Steve Braun. Alan Bannister to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Chet Lemon out to center fielder Willie Wilson.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Wayne Nordhagen out to right fielder Al Cowens.

Date
April 24, 1979 (Tue) @ 12:05 AM
Series
1 of 3
Venue
Royals Stadium
Attendance
17,864
First Pitch
1:35 AM
Duration
2h 18m
Weather
Unknown / 64°F / Wind: 10 mph, mph

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