1989 – It is 100 degrees in Texas and the Royals and Rangers are equally hot as seven batters get hit by pitches, the third time this century this has happened. The Royals put the game out of reach with a 3-run homer by Bo Jackson in the 7th to win, 13 – 2. When Mike Macfarlane is plunked in the 8th, the fifth Royal hit, he rushes the mound and tackles reliever Craig McMurtry.

On September 3, 1989 — 1989 – It is 100 degrees in Texas and the Royals and Rangers are equally hot as seven batters get hit by pitches, the third time this century this has happened. The Royals put the game out of reach with a 3-run homer by Bo Jackson in the 7th to win, 13 – 2. When Mike Macfarlane is plunked in the 8th, the fifth Royal hit, he rushes the mound and tackles reliever Craig McMurtry.

 

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