Royals beat the Blue Jays, 6-5, with George Brett going 4-for-4

Royals beat the Blue Jays, 6-5, with George Brett going 4-for-4

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In Game 3 of the ALCS, the Royals beat the Blue Jays, 6-5, with George Brett contributing to the victory by going 4-for-4, driving in three runs, and scoring four times. The Kansas City third baseman, who will hit .348 with a .500 on-base percentage during the seven-game set with Toronto, will be selected as the series Most Valuable Player.

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Phil Niekro of the New York Yankees wins his 300th game

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On October 6, 1985, Phil Niekro of the New York Yankees wins his 300th game. In becoming the 18th man to reach the milestone, Niekro shuts out the Toronto Blue Jays, 8-0, on the final day of the regular season. Joe Niekro and Phil Niekro as teammates, first with Atlanta in 1973, and then with…

Darrell Evans becomes the first player in major league history to hit 40 home runs in a season in both leagues. The Tigers first baseman, who had hit 41 with the Braves in 1973, goes deep off Blue Jays’ hurler Dave Stieb to reach 40 on the last day of the season.

Darrell Evans becomes the first player in major league history to hit 40 home runs in a season in both leagues. The Tigers first baseman, who had hit 41 with the Braves in 1973, goes deep off Blue Jays’ hurler Dave Stieb to reach 40 on the last day of the season.

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Darrell Evans becomes the first player in major league history to hit 40 home runs in a season in both leagues. The Tigers first baseman, who had hit 41 with the Braves in 1973, goes deep off Blue Jays’ hurler Dave Stieb to reach 40 on the last day of the season.

Toronto Blue Jay Buck Martinez breaks his ankle, still makes the play at the plate

Toronto Blue Jay Buck Martinez breaks his ankle, still makes the play at the plate

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In the bottom of the 3rd inning of a game between the Blue Jays and the Mariners, Phil Bradley is on second base with one out when Gorman Thomas singles to right. Jesse Barfield’s throw to Buck Martinez nails Bradley, though Martinez breaks his ankle in the collision. When Thomas tries to take third base on the play, Martinez’ throw sails into LF. Thomas tries to score but George Bell’s throw to Martinez beats him. Buck makes the catch and tag while sitting on the ground. Ernie Whitt takes over catching and the Jays win in 13 innings, 9 – 4. The big blow is a grand slam homer by Bell in the 13th – the first extra-inning slam in club history – to break a 4 – 4 tie.

Toronto Blue Jays ace Dave Stieb signs an unusual 11-year contract

Toronto Blue Jays ace Dave Stieb signs an unusual 11-year contract

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On March 8, 1985, Toronto Blue Jays ace Dave Stieb signs an unusual 11-year contract. The deal carries an estimated value of $25 million, based on deferred payments and incentives. The agreement believed to be the longest for a player in baseball history. “You could use that figure ($25 Million) and not be far off,”…