Top 1

• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Koosman
  
  Wilson hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Washington vs. Koosman
  
  Koosman fires to first and has Wilson trapped. There's the throw to Smalley who tags Wilson for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Washington vs. Koosman
  
  Washington strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McRae vs. Koosman
  
  McRae strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynegar vs. Gura
  
  Wynegar hits a fly ball into right field. Hurdle settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smalley vs. Gura
  
  Smalley hits a popup towards third. Chalk settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Jackson vs. Gura
  
  Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Washington scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Otis vs. Koosman
  
  Otis is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Aikens vs. Koosman
  
  Aikens hits a line drive towards the mound. Koosman reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wathan vs. Koosman
  
  Wathan hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Hurdle vs. Koosman
  
  Hurdle hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Wathan moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Chalk vs. Koosman
  
  Chalk takes first base on ball four. Wathan moves to third. Hurdle moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  White vs. Koosman
  
  White strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Morales vs. Gura
  
  Morales hits a ball on the ground towards third. Chalk fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Castino vs. Gura
  
  Castino hits a fly ball towards right. Hurdle settles under the ball, and drops it. That's an error on Hurdle. Castino moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Edwards vs. Gura
  
  Edwards strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Powell vs. Gura
  
  Powell 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 

Top 3

• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Koosman
  
  Wilson hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Washington vs. Koosman
  
  Washington bunts towards the mound. Koosman fields it and throws to first for the out. Wilson moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  McRae vs. Koosman
  
  There goes Wilson. The throw from Wynegar and he is safe. Wilson steals third. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  McRae vs. Koosman
  
  McRae strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Otis vs. Koosman
  
  Otis strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilfong vs. Gura
  
  Wilfong hits a fly ball into center field. Otis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sofield vs. Gura
  
  Sofield hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Hurdle. Sofield reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Wynegar vs. Gura
  
  Wynegar hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Sofield scores. Wynegar moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 1
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Smalley vs. Gura
  
  Smalley hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Jackson vs. Gura
  
  Jackson hits a line drive into center field. Otis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Morales vs. Gura
  
  Morales hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Hurdle. Morales reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Castino vs. Gura
  
  Castino hits a ball on the ground towards short. Washington scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Aikens vs. Koosman
  
  Aikens strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wathan vs. Koosman
  
  Wathan hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Wilfong scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Hurdle vs. Koosman
  
  Hurdle hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Chalk vs. Koosman
  
  Chalk takes first base on ball four. Hurdle moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  White vs. Koosman
  
  White hits a ball on the ground towards third. Castino fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Edwards vs. Gura
  
  Edwards 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 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Powell vs. Gura
  
  Powell bunts towards the mound. Gura fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilfong vs. Gura
  
  Wilfong hits a ball on the ground towards first. Aikens scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Wilfong for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Koosman
  
  Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Washington vs. Koosman
  
  Washington strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McRae vs. Koosman
  
  McRae strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sofield vs. Gura
  
  Sofield hits a ball on the ground towards first. Aikens scoops it up and throws to first, with Gura covering, for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynegar vs. Gura
  
  Wynegar hits a fly ball into left field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smalley vs. Gura
  
  Smalley hits a popup towards first. Aikens settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Otis vs. Koosman
  
  Otis strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Aikens vs. Koosman
  
  Aikens hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Sofield. Aikens reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Wathan vs. Koosman
  
  Wathan hits a line drive into left field. Sofield picks it up and fumbles the ball. That's a base hit and an error on Sofield. Aikens scores. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Hurdle vs. Koosman
  
  Hurdle hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Powell. Hurdle reaches second base with a double. Wathan moves to third. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Chalk vs. Koosman
  
  Chalk strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  White vs. Koosman
  
  White hits a fly ball into center field. Edwards settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Jackson vs. Gura
  
  Jackson is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Morales vs. Gura
  
  Morales hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Castino vs. Gura
  
  Castino is called out on strikes. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Edwards vs. Gura
  
  Edwards hits a fly ball into right field. Hurdle settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Koosman
  
  Wilson hits a fly ball into center field. Edwards settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Washington vs. Koosman
  
  Washington strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McRae vs. Koosman
  
  McRae strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Powell vs. Gura
  
  Powell hits a fly ball into center field. Otis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilfong vs. Gura
  
  Wilfong hits a popup, foul, in front of the plate. Wathan settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sofield vs. Gura
  
  Sofield hits a fly ball into right field. Hurdle settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Otis vs. Koosman
  
  Otis hits a fly ball into right field. Powell settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Aikens vs. Koosman
  
  Aikens hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Edwards. Aikens reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Wathan vs. Koosman
  
  Rusty Torres pinch runs for Willie Aikens.
  
  Wathan hits a fly ball into left field. Sofield settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Hurdle vs. Koosman
  
  Hurdle is called out on strikes. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynegar vs. Gura
  
  Pete LaCock now playing first base.
  
  Wynegar 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 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smalley vs. Gura
  
  Smalley takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Jackson vs. Gura
  
  Jackson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Chalk juggles the ball. That's an error on Chalk. Smalley moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Morales vs. Gura
  
  Morales hits a fly ball into left field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Castino vs. Gura
  
  Castino hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Smalley scores. Jackson moves to second. That run is unearned. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Edwards vs. Gura
  
  Edwards hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. White misplays the ball. That's an error on White. Castino moves to second. View Play 

Top 9

• Royals, 1 - Twins, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Chalk vs. Koosman
  
  Chalk hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  White vs. Koosman
  
  White hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smalley scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Koosman
  
  Wilson hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Sofield who is chasing the ball. Wilson reaches third base with a triple. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Twins, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  Washington vs. Koosman
  
  Washington is called out on strikes. View Play 

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         Game of 6/23/1980 -- Kansas City at Minnesota (N)

  Kansas City        AB  R  H RBI    Minnesota          AB  R  H RBI
Wilson W, lf          5  0  3  0   Wynegar B, c          4  1  1  1   
Washington U, ss      4  0  0  0   Smalley R, ss         3  2  1  2   
McRae H, dh           4  0  0  0   Jackson R, 1b         4  0  0  0   
Otis A, cf            4  0  0  0   Morales J, dh         4  0  2  0   
Aikens W, 1b          4  1  2  0   Castino J, 3b         4  0  1  1   
Torres R, pr          0  0  0  0   Edwards D, cf         4  0  0  0   
LaCock P, 1b          0  0  0  0   Powell H, rf          3  0  0  0   
Wathan J, c           4  0  2  0   Wilfong R, 2b         3  0  0  0   
Hurdle C, rf          4  0  3  0   Sofield R, lf         3  1  1  0   
Chalk D, 3b           2  0  0  0                                      
White F, 2b           4  0  0  0                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     35  1 10  0                        32  4  6  4

Kansas City      000 001 000 --  1
Minnesota        003 000 01x --  4

  Kansas City          IP  H  R ER BB SO
Gura L (L)            8.0  6  4  3  1  3

  Minnesota            IP  H  R ER BB SO
Koosman J (W)         9.0 10  1  1  2 15

E -- Hurdle C, Sofield R, Chalk D, White F
LOB -- Kansas City 10, Minnesota 5
2B -- Sofield R, Morales J, Aikens W 2, Hurdle C
3B -- Wilson W
HR -- Smalley R
SB -- Wilson W
CS -- Wilson W
SH -- Washington U
T -- 2:23
A -- 7525

    

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