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Rangers
@ Royals
Royals Stadium
May 27, 1985
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers, played on May 27, 1985 at Royals Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | May 27, 1985 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Texas Rangers
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| Home Team |
Kansas City Royals
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | May 27, 1985 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Mon |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Texas Rangers |
| Home Team | Kansas City Royals |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Dickie Noles |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Bret Saberhagen |
| Ballpark | Royals Stadium |
| City | Kansas City |
| State | MO |
| Attendance | 30,803 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 19 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Dan Morrison 1B: Jim Evans 2B: Nick Bremigan 3B: Ted Hendry |
Texas Rangers Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Toby Harrah | Second Baseman |
| Oddibe McDowell | Center Fielder |
| Buddy Bell | Third Baseman |
| Pete O'Brien | First Baseman |
| Gary Ward | Left Fielder |
| Cliff Johnson | DH |
| Larry Parrish | Right Fielder |
| Don Slaught | Catcher |
| Curt Wilkerson | Shortstop |
| Bobby Valentine | Manager |
Kansas City Royals Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Willie Wilson | Center Fielder |
| Lonnie Smith | Left Fielder |
| George Brett | Third Baseman |
| Jorge Orta | DH |
| Steve Balboni | First Baseman |
| Pat Sheridan | Right Fielder |
| Frank White | Second Baseman |
| Jim Sundberg | Catcher |
| Onix Concepcion | Shortstop |
| Dick Howser | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Rangers
@ Royals
Royals Stadium
May 27, 1985
Top 1
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Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Harrah vs. Saberhagen
Harrah hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wilson. Harrah reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
McDowell vs. Saberhagen
McDowell strikes out. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Bell vs. Saberhagen
Bell hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Sundberg settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
O'Brien vs. Saberhagen
O'Brien hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Saberhagen fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wilson vs. Noles
Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Noles fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Noles
Smith takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Brett vs. Noles
There goes Smith. The throw from Slaught and he is safe. Smith steals second. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Brett vs. Noles
Brett strikes out. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Orta vs. Noles
Orta takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Balboni vs. Noles
There go the runners. Both runners are safe. A double steal. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Balboni vs. Noles
Balboni strikes out. View Play
Top 2
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Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ward vs. Saberhagen
Ward hits a ball on the ground towards short. Concepcion scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Saberhagen
Johnson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. White scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parrish vs. Saberhagen
Parrish strikes out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sheridan vs. Noles
Sheridan strikes out. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
White vs. Noles
White hits a fly ball into center field. McDowell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sundberg vs. Noles
Sundberg hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Concepcion vs. Noles
Concepcion hits a ball on the ground towards short. Wilkerson fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Slaught vs. Saberhagen
Slaught hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Saberhagen fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wilkerson vs. Saberhagen
Wilkerson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Brett fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Harrah vs. Saberhagen
Harrah hits a fly ball into right field. Sheridan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wilson vs. Noles
Wilson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of McDowell who is chasing the ball. Wilson reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Smith vs. Noles
Smith is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Brett vs. Noles
Brett hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of McDowell. Brett reaches second base with a double. Wilson scores. Smith goes all the way around to score. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Orta vs. Noles
Orta hits a ball on the ground towards first. O'Brien scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Orta for the out. Brett moves to third. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Balboni vs. Noles
Balboni hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Brett scores. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Sheridan vs. Noles
Sheridan hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Balboni moves to second. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
White vs. Welsh
Chris Welsh now pitching.
White hits a popup towards short. Wilkerson settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Sundberg vs. Welsh
Sundberg hits a fly ball into center field. McDowell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Rangers, 0 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McDowell vs. Saberhagen
McDowell hits a fly ball into right field. Sheridan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bell vs. Saberhagen
Bell hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
O'Brien vs. Saberhagen
O'Brien strikes out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Rangers, 0 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Concepcion vs. Welsh
Concepcion hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Wilson vs. Welsh
Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Bell fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Welsh
Smith hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Brett vs. Welsh
There goes Smith. The throw from Slaught and he is safe. Smith steals second. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Brett vs. Welsh
Brett hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Smith scores. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Orta vs. Welsh
Orta strikes out. View Play
Top 5
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Rangers, 0 - Royals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ward vs. Saberhagen
Ward hits a fly ball into right field. Sheridan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Saberhagen
Johnson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Parrish vs. Saberhagen
Parrish hits a fly ball into right field. Sheridan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Slaught vs. Saberhagen
Slaught hits a fly ball into left field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Rangers, 0 - Royals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Balboni vs. Welsh
Balboni hits a ball on the ground towards short. Wilkerson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sheridan vs. Welsh
Sheridan hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Harrah scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
White vs. Welsh
White hits a fly ball into center field. McDowell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Rangers, 0 - Royals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wilkerson vs. Saberhagen
Wilkerson hits a fly ball towards left. Smith settles under the ball, and drops it. That's an error on Smith. Wilkerson moves to third. View Play -
Rangers, 0 - Royals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Harrah vs. Saberhagen
Harrah hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Wilson who is chasing the ball. Harrah reaches third base with a triple. Wilkerson scores. That run is unearned. View Play -
Rangers, 1 - Royals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
McDowell vs. Saberhagen
McDowell hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Harrah tags and scores. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bell vs. Saberhagen
Bell hits a ball on the ground towards short. Concepcion scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
O'Brien vs. Saberhagen
O'Brien hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. White scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sundberg vs. Welsh
Sundberg hits a ball on the ground towards short. Wilkerson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Concepcion vs. Welsh
Concepcion hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Welsh fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wilson vs. Welsh
Wilson hits a fly ball into center field. McDowell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ward vs. Saberhagen
Ward takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Johnson vs. Quisenberry
Dan Quisenberry now pitching.
Johnson hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Quisenberry fields it and throws to first for the out. Ward moves to second. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Parrish vs. Quisenberry
Parrish hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. White scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Ward moves to third. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Slaught vs. Quisenberry
Slaught hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Welsh
Smith hits a ball on the ground towards third. Bell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Brett vs. Welsh
Brett hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
McRae vs. Welsh
Hal McRae pinch hits for Jorge Orta.
McRae hits a fly ball into left field. Ward settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Balboni vs. Welsh
Balboni hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Brett moves to second. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Sheridan vs. Welsh
Sheridan hits a fly ball into left field. Ward settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Wilkerson vs. Quisenberry
Lynn Jones now playing left field.
Wilkerson hits a ball on the ground towards first. Balboni scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Wilkerson for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Harrah vs. Quisenberry
Harrah hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
McDowell vs. Quisenberry
Wayne Tolleson pinch runs for Toby Harrah.
McDowell hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Bell vs. Quisenberry
Bell hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. White settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
White vs. Stewart
Dave Stewart now pitching. Wayne Tolleson now playing second base.
White hits a ball on the ground towards third. Bell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sundberg vs. Stewart
Sundberg hits a fly ball into right field. Parrish settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Concepcion vs. Stewart
Concepcion hits a ball on the ground towards short. Wilkerson scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
O'Brien vs. Quisenberry
O'Brien hits a fly ball into left field. Jones settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ward vs. Quisenberry
Ward hits a ball on the ground towards short. Concepcion scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Rangers, 2 - Royals, 4
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Johnson vs. Quisenberry
Johnson hits a fly ball into right field. Sheridan settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 5/27/1985 -- Texas at Kansas City (N)
Texas AB R H RBI Kansas City AB R H RBI
Harrah T, 2b 4 1 3 1 Wilson W, cf 4 1 1 0
Tolleson W, pr-2b 0 0 0 0 Smith L, lf 2 2 1 0
McDowell O, cf 3 0 0 1 Jones L, lf 0 0 0 0
Bell B, 3b 4 0 0 0 Brett G, 3b 4 1 3 3
O'Brien P, 1b 4 0 0 0 Orta J, dh 2 0 0 0
Ward G, lf 3 0 0 0 McRae H, ph 1 0 0 0
Johnson C, dh 4 0 1 0 Balboni S, 1b 4 0 2 1
Parrish L, rf 3 0 0 0 Sheridan P, rf 4 0 1 0
Slaught D, c 3 0 0 0 White F, 2b 4 0 0 0
Wilkerson C, ss 3 1 0 0 Sundberg J, c 4 0 1 0
Concepcion O, ss 4 0 1 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
31 2 4 2 33 4 10 4
Texas 000 002 000 -- 2
Kansas City 003 100 00x -- 4
Texas IP H R ER BB SO
Noles D (L) 2.1 5 3 3 2 3
Welsh C 4.2 5 1 1 0 1
Stewart D 1.0 0 0 0 0 0
Kansas City IP H R ER BB SO
Saberhagen B (W)* 6.0 3 2 1 1 3
Quisenberry D (S) 3.0 1 0 0 0 0
* Pitched to 1 batter in 7th
E -- Smith L
DP -- Texas 1
LOB -- Texas 4, Kansas City 8
2B -- Harrah T, Brett G
3B -- Wilson W, Harrah T
SB -- Smith L 3, Orta J
SF -- McDowell O
HBP -- by Noles D (Smith L)
T -- 2:19
A -- 30803
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