Using a major-league record 27 players in one game, the Royals lose, 11 – 4, at California. Andy Messersmith faces 20 different batters in the complete game win, while Kansas City uses six pitchers. Bubba Morton plays just three innings but drives in five runs.

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On September 10, 1969 — Kansas City Manager Joe Gordon, uses a major-league record 27 players in one game, the Royals lose, 11 – 4, at California. Andy Messersmith faces 20 different batters in the complete-game win, while Kansas City uses six pitchers. Bubba Morton plays just three innings but drives in five runs.