Final
Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers Rangers Rangers TEX
64-66 3 Texas Rangers
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals Royals Royals KC
85-46 4 Kansas City Royals
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Win Probability

TEX KC
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Texas Rangers Top 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mickey Rivers out, second baseman Frank White to first baseman Willie Aikens.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Bill Sample lines out to center fielder Amos Otis.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Al Oliver doubles (33) on a to left fielder Willie Wilson.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Richie Zisk strikes out swinging.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 1st
  1. B
    S
    O

    Willie Wilson out, first baseman John Ellis to pitcher Ken Clay.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Hal McRae singles on a to center fielder Mickey Rivers.

  3. B
    S
    O

    George Brett walks. Hal McRae to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Willie Aikens out to center fielder Mickey Rivers.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Amos Otis hit by pitch. Hal McRae to 3rd. George Brett to 2nd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Clint Hurdle pops out to first baseman John Ellis.

Texas Rangers Top 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Ellis out to right fielder Clint Hurdle.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dave Roberts out to left fielder Willie Wilson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jim Sundberg singles on a to center fielder Amos Otis.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Mike Richardt out, second baseman Frank White to first baseman Willie Aikens.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 2nd
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Wathan hit by pitch.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Frank White grounds into a force out, shortstop Pepe Frias to second baseman Mike Richardt. Jamie Quirk out at 2nd. Frank White to 1st.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rance Mulliniks out, second baseman Mike Richardt to first baseman John Ellis. Frank White to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Willie Wilson singles on a to center fielder Mickey Rivers. Frank White scores.

    Texas Rangers
    0
    Kansas City Royals
    1
  5. B
    S
    O

    Hal McRae out to left fielder Al Oliver.

Texas Rangers Top 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    Pepe Frias strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mickey Rivers singles on a to right fielder Clint Hurdle.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Sample singles on a to left fielder Willie Wilson. Mickey Rivers to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Al Oliver out to left fielder Willie Wilson.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Richie Zisk out to right fielder Clint Hurdle.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 3rd
  1. B
    S
    O

    George Brett walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Willie Aikens out, second baseman Mike Richardt to first baseman John Ellis. George Brett to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Amos Otis lines out to left fielder Al Oliver.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Clint Hurdle out to left fielder Al Oliver.

Texas Rangers Top 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    John Ellis out, third baseman George Brett to first baseman Willie Aikens.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Dave Roberts out to center fielder Amos Otis.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Jim Sundberg out, third baseman George Brett to first baseman Willie Aikens.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 4th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jamie Quirk out, shortstop Pepe Frias to first baseman John Ellis.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Frank White walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Rance Mulliniks doubles (2). Frank White scores.

    Texas Rangers
    0
    Kansas City Royals
    2
  4. B
    S
    O

    Willie Wilson out to right fielder Bill Sample.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Hal McRae walks.

  6. B
    S
    O

    George Brett out to right fielder Bill Sample.

Texas Rangers Top 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Mike Richardt singles on a to left fielder Willie Wilson.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Pepe Frias out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Paul Splittorff to first baseman Willie Aikens. Mike Richardt to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mickey Rivers lines out to left fielder Willie Wilson.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Bill Sample out, first baseman Willie Aikens to pitcher Paul Splittorff.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 5th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Willie Aikens out to center fielder Mickey Rivers.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Amos Otis walks.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Clint Hurdle out, second baseman Mike Richardt to first baseman John Ellis. Amos Otis to 3rd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jamie Quirk singles on a to left fielder Al Oliver. Amos Otis scores.

    Texas Rangers
    0
    Kansas City Royals
    3
  5. B
    S
    O

    Frank White walks. Jamie Quirk to 2nd.

  6. B
    S
    O

    Rance Mulliniks walks.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Willie Wilson lines out to center fielder Mickey Rivers.

Texas Rangers Top 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Al Oliver out to left fielder Jose Cardenal.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Richie Zisk out to center fielder Willie Wilson.

  3. B
    S
    O

    John Ellis flies out to third baseman George Brett.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 6th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Hal McRae out to right fielder Bill Sample.

  2. B
    S
    O

    George Brett out, shortstop Pepe Frias to first baseman John Ellis.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Willie Aikens reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Mike Richardt.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Jose Cardenal out to center fielder Mickey Rivers.

Texas Rangers Top 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Dave Roberts out to left fielder Jose Cardenal.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jim Sundberg out to right fielder Clint Hurdle.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Mike Richardt out, third baseman George Brett to first baseman Ralph LaCock.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 7th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Clint Hurdle strikes out swinging.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Jamie Quirk singles on a to left fielder Al Oliver.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Frank White out to center fielder Mickey Rivers.

Texas Rangers Top 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Pepe Frias out, pitcher Paul Splittorff to first baseman Ralph LaCock.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mickey Rivers singles on a to second baseman Frank White.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Bill Sample hits a home run (3). Mickey Rivers scores.

    Texas Rangers
    2
    Kansas City Royals
    3
  4. B
    S
    O

    Al Oliver out, shortstop Rance Mulliniks to first baseman Ralph LaCock.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Richie Zisk hits a home run (19).

    Texas Rangers
    3
    Kansas City Royals
    3
  6. B
    S
    O

    Pat Putnam doubles (15) on a to center fielder Willie Wilson.

  7. B
    S
    O

    Dave Roberts out, shortstop Rance Mulliniks to first baseman Ralph LaCock.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 8th
  1. B
    S
    O

    U L Washington walks.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Willie Wilson out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Pat Putnam to second baseman Mike Richardt. U L Washington to 2nd.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Sparky Lyle intentionally walks Hal McRae.

  4. B
    S
    O

    George Brett out to center fielder Mickey Rivers.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Dave Chalk pops out to shortstop Pepe Frias.

Texas Rangers Top 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jim Sundberg out, third baseman George Brett to first baseman Jamie Quirk.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Mike Richardt singles on a to left fielder Jose Cardenal.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Pepe Frias out, third baseman George Brett to first baseman Jamie Quirk. Mike Richardt to 2nd.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Dan Quisenberry intentionally walks Mickey Rivers.

  5. B
    S
    O

    Johnny Grubb out, second baseman Frank White to first baseman Jamie Quirk.

Kansas City Royals Bottom 9th
  1. B
    S
    O

    Jose Cardenal out to right fielder Johnny Grubb.

  2. B
    S
    O

    Clint Hurdle doubles (27) on a to right fielder Johnny Grubb.

  3. B
    S
    O

    Sparky Lyle intentionally walks Jamie Quirk.

  4. B
    S
    O

    Frank White singles on a to left fielder Al Oliver. Clint Hurdle scores. Jamie Quirk to 2nd.

    Texas Rangers
    3
    Kansas City Royals
    4
Date
August 31, 1980 (Sun) @ 8:33 AM
Series
4 of 4
Venue
Royals Stadium
Attendance
37,390
First Pitch
6:35 PM
Duration
2h 41m
Weather
Unknown / 89°F

  • Decisions

    Kansas City Royals
    Kansas City Royals Royals Royals KC
    ABHRRBIHRBBKSBAVGOPS
    Wilson CF41010001.329.794
    McRae DH31000200.313.881
    Brett 3B30000200.4031.132
    Aikens 1B40000000.272.777
    LaCock 1B00000000.193.495
    Chalk PH10000000.259.692
    Porter C00000000.272.752
    Otis CF10100101.259.727
    Cardenal LF20000000.218.568
    Hurdle RF51100010.306.861
    Wathan C00000000.306.770
    Quirk 1B32010100.273.716
    White 2B31210202.256.619
    Mulliniks SS21010100.212.562
    Washington SS00000100.275.717

    IPPHRERHRBBKHBPERA
    Splittorff P7.23583320204.40
    Quisenberry P1.11020001002.61