KC Royals: Ten Greatest Moments In Royals History
By John Viril
NUMBER EIGHT – JIM SUNDBERG’S TRIPLE SINKS BLUE JAYS
The Kansas City Royals had roared back from a three games to one deficit in the 1985 ALCS against Toronto. In game 7, the KC Royals held a slim 2-1 lead over Blue Jay ace Dave Stieb in the 6th inning.
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However, Toronto was at home and sported the best young outfield in the game in Jesse Barfield, Lloyd Moseby, and George Bell. I, and pretty much every Royals fan in the universe, were terrified the Royals comeback would fall one game short.
That as the situation that faced Kansas City Royals catcher Jim Sundberg when he came to the plate with the bases loaded and 2 out in the inning.
Sundberg, who had been brought to Kansas City for his ability to handle a young pitching staff, slammed a triple off the top of the right field wall.
Three runs scored. Kansas City’s one-run lead had now become a 5-1 bulge.
Game over. According to baseball reference, Kansas City’s win probability jumped from 68% to 91%.
At that moment. I went from gnawing doubt to absolute certainty that the KC Royals were headed back to the World Series.
Next: October 27, 1985