白 University Dally Kansan J Wednesday, September 21, 1977 Royals' By GARY BEDORE Sports Writer KANSAST CITY, Mo. --Big things keep on happening for the Kansas City Royals. Last night, George Brett bret two home runs and Hal McRae blasted another to pace the Royals to a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. Twins. The victory, coupled with the Texas Rangers' loss at California, lowered the Royals' magic number to two. Brett's first homer of the night was a solo shot off losing pitcher Geoff Zahn in the fourth inning. It erased a 1-0 Minnesota lead. in the sash, McRae unloaded his 19th homer of the year, a two-run shot off of Zahn that landed high off the bulpen wall in left field. It was estimated at having traveled power keys win 455 feet, and gave the Royals the lead for good. "It's definitely one of the hardest balls I've ever hit." McRae said. I've ever hit. Accidentally. Brett hit his second home run of the game and 21st of the season in the eight to give the Royals an insurance run. Kansas City received a complete-game performance from starter Paul Splitteroff, who upped his record to 15-6. The left-hander withstood a rocky stretch at Wichita West Nyack. He pulled up steam as the evening wore on, retiring the last 11 Minnesota batters. returning the last lighthouse. Splittorff said he hoped last night's win was his last crucial one of the regular season. sses that "Hopefully we'll have it clinched by my next start," he said. "After you clinch it, portant Twins had taken a 2-1 lead in the top of the fifth on a double by Willie Norwood that scored Bobby Randall, who had singled. you still want to win but it's not so important. Staff Photo by RANDY OLSON The Royals, who have won 19 of their last 20 games, beat a Minnesota team that was playing without two of its key performers. playing with Wimbr, who was provided much of the punch in the Twins' offense this season, missed the game because of injuries. because of injury. Carew was taken to a Kansas City hospital yesterday after what was described as a "bullard gland problem." He came to the ballpark last night but a Twins spokesman said he was expected to return to Minneapolis last night. Hal McRae of the Kansas City Royals receives congratulations last night following his home run hit to left for field against the Minnesota Twins. McRae's shot turned out to be the difference in the ball game as the Royals won 4-2, dropping their magic number for clutching the American League West title to two. Congratulations Halse did not make the trip to Kansas City because of an ear infection. Brett's and McRae's homers boosted the Royals' team total to 138, a team record. The Royals hit only 62 last season, and Brett said he and some other team members were trying to hit more home runs as a "form of survival." "This year in spring training I wasn't hitting at all, and teams were pitching me inside," said. "Besides, it is more comfortable around bases than running to first stop." MINNESOTA | | ab | b | h | b1 | a | b2 | ab | b | h | b1 | a | b2 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Networked wf | ab | b | h | b1 | a | b2 | Zabib f | ab | b | h | b1 | a | | Bedford fw | ab | b | h | b1 | a | b2 | McMann dh | ab | b | h | b1 | a | | Batford kt | ab | b | h | b1 | a | b2 | Cowen rf | ab | b | h | b1 | a | | Batford kt | ab | b | h | b1 | a | b2 | Watson f | ab | b | h | b1 | a | | Balmiley sn | ab | b | h | b1 | a | b2 | Wathwaite f | ab | b | h | b1 | a | | Balmiley sn | ab | b | h | b1 | a | b2 | Wathwaite f | ab | b | h | b1 | a | | Geraldhill db | ab | b | h | b1 | a | b2 | Wathwaite f | ab | b | h | b1 | a | | Geraldhill db | ab | b | h | b1 | a | b2 | White bb | ab | b | h | b1 | a | | Zahn p | ab | b | h | b1 | a | b2 | Squittier p | ab | b | h | b1 | a | KANSAS CITY Totals 31 8 7 3 Totals 32 4 9 4 Variance 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 Kansas City 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 x - 4 Kansas City, MO 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 x - 4 Kansas City, MO - North-Woodville, ILH. Wrangelo (19) Kansas City, MO - Norwalk, ILH. Wrangelo (19) **ACTIVE (I)**, **SUSPENDED (II)** | | ID | N | R | ER | BB | SO | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Zahn (L2-13) | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | | T. Johnson | 7 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | | Wibl (W8-4) | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | | C-31 II, A-24,40 | | | | | | | -KANSAN- AMERICAN LEAGUE Baseball Standings LOS ANGELES | team | W | L | Pct. | GB | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | New York | 80 | 61 | 24.3 | 1 | | Baltimore | 80 | 61 | 24.3 | 1 | | Philadelphia | 75 | 61 | 12.1 | 1 | | Detroit | 71 | 61 | 467 | 22.4 | | Georgia | 69 | 61 | 414 | 22.4 | | Milwaukee | 64 | 61 | 414 | 22.4 | | Washington | 64 | 61 | 414 | 22.4 | W 90 L 85 Kansas City 64 55 631 Chicago 64 37 258 Houston 67 17 168 Minnesota 73 74 280 Michigan 73 78 280 Oakland 72 94 360 Tampa Bay 78 98 371 Yesterday's Result **BRIDGES A, B, C** Detroit 5, Jackson 2, Minnesota 10 Chicago 4, Oakland 2 Chicago 3, Oakland 2 Chicago 3, Texas 2 Cleveland 0, Oklahoma 10, rain Today's Games Toronto (Byrd 2-11) at Baltimore (Grimaley 13-9), 6:30 Illinois (I). Johnson 3-4 at Kansas City (Cloverhill 10-22). Tortoise 3-1 at Chicago (Kloppi 11-7), 7-8. Oakland (Toronto 5:4) to Chicago (Knappe 17:7), 7:08 p.m. n. t. Cleveland (Austin 2:3) to Atlanta (Airport 12:58). NATIONAL LEAGUE notable (Medium 15-17) at Milbreeau (Augustue 18-19). Koellie (Fella 10-13) at Milbreeau (Marchau 18-19). Lippmann (Fella 10-13) at Milbreeau (Marchau 18-19). Early GBS L. BLS Pct. GB Philadelphia 64 57 271 Maryland 67 65 389 Sl. Louis 78 73 267 St. Louis 78 73 267 Montreal 78 72 241 Montreal 78 72 241 Toronto 69 69 389 | | WKDA | MLB | | :--- | :--- | ---: | | x- Los Angeles | 82 | 79 | 909 | | Cincinnati | 81 | 74 | 868 | | Houston | 81 | 75 | 13% | | San Diego | 69 | 83 | 13% | | San Diego | 69 | 84 | 13% | | San Diego | 69 | 83 | 13% | | San Diego | 67 | 94 | 17% | | San Diego | 67 | 94 | 17% | **city** alexandria **state** St. Louis at Mount Vernon Philadelphia at Chicago 3 Rochester at Atlanta 2 Houston at Atlanta 3 Cincinnati 4, San Francisco 1 San Francisco 1 Today's Games (All Times CDT) St. Louis (Trest 7-3 and Haasman 8-6) Montréal (Twilight 5-1 and Dose 7-2) Montreal (Trest 7-3 and Haasman 8-6) Montreal (Larch 7-3) 8:38 (Tweedie L-0-1) at Philadelphia (Lorch 8-3), 6:35 Chicago (Lamp 8-1) at Philadelphia (Lorch 8-3), 6:35 p.m. Pittsburgh (Kion 8-9) at New York (Koosman 8-10): 7:05 p. 613 Alemania (Salomon 5-8) at Houston (Andudular 11-4) 7:30 Alanta (Solomon 5-6) at Houston (Andudu 11-6), 3:58 p.m. San Antonio (Johnson 6-23), 11:58 p.m. p.m. Argentea (Reu 13-4) at San Francisco (Minton 0-1) 9:15 p.m. p.ih Chinazhi (Norman 10-11) at San Diego (Jones 8-12), 9 Kansas defensive tackle Demis Balagas, the Big Eight's freshman-of-the year in 1975 has quit the squad, Head Coach Bud Moore said yesterday. Balagas stands just past two years but had been moved to defensive tackle during spring practice. Balagna quits football team An athletic department spokesman said Balqun, salalt because of 'personal reasons'. Baliagain injured his shoulder in KU's 28-14 loss to Texas A & M two weeks ago and did not make the trip to Los Angeles last week. The team had played with the second unit when he quit the squad. KU running back bill Campfield worked out again yesterday with the squad. our aging friend, a little better today." Moore said. "It depends on how he progresses toward the end of the week whether he'll play Saturday." playSaturdays. Othello is also the quarterback Mark Vicencio is "very well out of it for Saturday." KU will either start freshman JHine Hines or junior Brian Hawk at the game. Defensive back Tom Fitch and running back Norris Banks have been selected co-captains for Saturday's game. Boozer, Hoins lead golf tourney Hockey team wins Sparked by the outstanding play of Beth Boozer and Nancy Hoins, the KU women's golf team is in 8th place going into today's national championship. An international tournament in Oklahoma City. Boozer and Hoin, KU's number one and two players, are in running for medalist for the US national team. Boozer, Lawrence senior, is leading the tournament after overtaking Hoins, Leavenworth junior, who held the first-day lead and is now tied for second. The University of Kansas women's field hockey team recorded a pair of wins yesterday, downing Graceland College of Iowa, 3-1, and William Jewell College, 4-1. Both matches were played at William Jewell. After an opening-round of one under-pair 70, Boozer finished yesterday with a 75 for a 36-hole total of 145. She leads her teammate to win by 29 and falls from an opening round 69 to 79 yesterday. The dayhawks, second after a first-round 302, shot 322 yesterday for a 38-hole total of 1,754. 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