The Kansas City Royals notch 16 hits off three Yankees pitchers to even the ALCS with a 10 – 4 triumph. A two-run home run by Freddie Patek seals the victory.
On October 4, 1978 — The Kansas City Royals notch 16 hits off three Yankees pitchers to even the ALCS with a 10 – 4 triumph.
Larry Gura pitched six shutout innings and won with relief help from Marty Pattin and Al Hrabosky. The Royals’ hitting stars were Darrell Porter, Frank White, and Fred Patek with two RBIs each, Patek’s on a home run.
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