Top 1

• Royals, 0 - Orioles, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. McGregor
  
  Wilson hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Orioles, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Washington vs. McGregor
  
  Washington strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Orioles, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brett vs. McGregor
  
  Brett hits a fly ball into left field. Roenicke settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Orioles, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McRae vs. McGregor
  
  McRae hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 1 - Orioles, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Otis vs. McGregor
  
  Otis hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Aikens vs. McGregor
  
  Aikens strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bumbry vs. Splittorff
  
  Bumbry strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dauer vs. Splittorff
  
  Dauer takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Singleton vs. Splittorff
  
  Singleton strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Murray vs. Splittorff
  
  Murray hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Roenicke vs. Splittorff
  
  Roenicke hits a fly ball into center field. Otis settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Motley vs. McGregor
  
  Motley hits a fly ball into left field. Roenicke settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wathan vs. McGregor
  
  Wathan hits a fly ball into right field. Singleton settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  White vs. McGregor
  
  White strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 2
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Morales vs. Splittorff
  
  Morales hits a ball on the ground towards short. Washington scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 2
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ripken vs. Splittorff
  
  Ripken hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. White scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 2
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dempsey vs. Splittorff
  
  Dempsey hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Belanger vs. Splittorff
  
  Belanger hits a line drive into left center field, beyond the reach of Otis. Belanger reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Bumbry vs. Splittorff
  
  Bumbry hits a popup towards short. Washington settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 3

• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. McGregor
  
  Wilson hits a fly ball into left field. Roenicke settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Washington vs. McGregor
  
  Washington hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Dauer settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brett vs. McGregor
  
  Brett hits a fly ball into center field. Bumbry settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dauer vs. Splittorff
  
  Dauer hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Singleton vs. Splittorff
  
  Singleton hits a ball on the ground towards short. Washington fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Murray vs. Splittorff
  
  Murray hits a fly ball into right field. Motley settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McRae vs. McGregor
  
  McRae hits a fly ball into center field. Bumbry settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Otis vs. McGregor
  
  Otis hits a ball on the ground towards short. Belanger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Aikens vs. McGregor
  
  Aikens strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Roenicke vs. Splittorff
  
  Roenicke hits a ball on the ground towards third. Brett fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Morales vs. Splittorff
  
  Morales hits a ball on the ground towards third. Brett fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Ripken vs. Splittorff
  
  Ripken hits a popup, foul, towards first. Aikens settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 5

• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Motley vs. McGregor
  
  Motley hits a fly ball into center field. Bumbry settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wathan vs. McGregor
  
  Wathan hits a ball on the ground towards first. Murray scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Wathan for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  White vs. McGregor
  
  White hits a ball on the ground towards short. Belanger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dempsey vs. Splittorff
  
  Dempsey hits a ball on the ground towards third. Brett fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Belanger vs. Splittorff
  
  Belanger strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bumbry vs. Splittorff
  
  Bumbry hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Dauer vs. Splittorff
  
  Dauer hits a popup, foul, towards first. Aikens settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. McGregor
  
  Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Belanger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Washington vs. McGregor
  
  Washington hits a fly ball into left field. Roenicke settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brett vs. McGregor
  
  Brett hits a fly ball into center field. Bumbry settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Singleton vs. Wright
  
  Jim Wright now pitching.
  
  Singleton hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Murray vs. Wright
  
  Murray hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Motley. Murray reaches second base with a double. Singleton moves to third. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
  Lowenstein vs. Wright
  
  John Lowenstein pinch hits for Gary Roenicke.
  
  Lowenstein is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Morales vs. Wright
  
  Morales strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Crowley vs. Wright
  
  Terry Crowley pinch hits for Cal Ripken.
  
  Crowley hits a fly ball into right field. Motley settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Singleton tags and scores. Murray tags and moves to third. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
  Dempsey vs. Wright
  
  Dempsey hits a fly ball into left field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 7

• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McRae vs. Stoddard
  
  John Lowenstein now playing left field. Doug DeCinces now playing third base. Tim Stoddard now pitching.
  
  McRae hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Otis vs. Stoddard
  
  Otis strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Aikens vs. Stoddard
  
  Aikens hits a ball on the ground towards third. DeCinces fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Belanger vs. Wright
  
  Belanger strikes out. Wathan drops the ball, but quickly picks it up and throws Belanger out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Bumbry vs. Wright
  
  Bumbry hits a fly ball into left field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Dauer vs. Wright
  
  Dauer hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Wilson. Dauer reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Singleton vs. Wright
  
  Singleton is walked intentionally. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Murray vs. Wright
  
  Murray hits a popup, foul, towards third. Brett settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 8

• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Motley vs. Stoddard
  
  Jim Dwyer now playing right field.
  
  Motley hits a ball on the ground towards short. Belanger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wathan vs. Stoddard
  
  Wathan hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Stoddard fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  White vs. Stoddard
  
  White strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Lowenstein vs. Wright
  
  Lowenstein hits a fly ball into right field. Motley settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Morales vs. Wright
  
  Morales hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. White settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  DeCinces vs. Wright
  
  DeCinces hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Dempsey vs. Wright
  
  Dempsey hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. DeCinces moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Belanger vs. Quisenberry
  
  Dan Quisenberry now pitching.
  
  Belanger hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. White scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Stoddard
  
  Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Dauer fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Quirk vs. Stoddard
  
  Jamie Quirk pinch hits for U L Washington.
  
  There goes Wilson. The throw from Dempsey and he is safe. Wilson steals second. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Quirk vs. Stoddard
  
  Quirk hits a line drive towards short. Belanger reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Brett vs. Stoddard
  
  Brett hits a fly ball into right field. Dwyer settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Wilson moves to third. View Play 
• Royals, 3 - Orioles, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
  McRae vs. Stoddard
  
  McRae hits a ball on the ground towards first. Murray scoops it up and throws to first, with Stoddard covering, for the out. View Play 

• 

  Game Summary

---

Audio Play-by-Play (back to top)

Click the button below to listen to the audio play-by-play.

If the player above doesn’t work for you, please check to make sure that your speakers are not muted, especially if your device has a hardware "silence switch".

If that does not resolve the issue, please download the MP3 file below to play the game audio directly.

Download MP3 version

---

Box Score (back to top)

         Game of 8/12/1981, game 2 -- Kansas City at Baltimore (N)

  Kansas City        AB  R  H RBI    Baltimore          AB  R  H RBI
Wilson W, lf          4  1  2  1   Bumbry A, cf          4  0  1  0   
Washington U, ss      3  0  0  0   Dauer R, 2b           3  1  2  0   
Quirk J, ph           1  0  0  0   Singleton K, rf       3  1  1  0   
Brett G, 3b           4  0  0  0   Dwyer J, rf           0  0  0  0   
McRae H, dh           4  1  2  0   Murray E, 1b          4  1  2  2   
Otis A, cf            3  1  1  2   Roenicke G, lf        2  0  0  0   
Aikens W, 1b          3  0  0  0   Lowenstein J, ph-lf   1  0  0  0   
Motley D, rf          3  0  0  0   Morales J, dh         4  0  0  0   
Wathan J, c           3  0  0  0   Ripken C, 3b          2  0  0  0   
White F, 2b           3  0  0  0   Crowley T, ph         0  0  0  1   
                                   DeCinces D, 3b        1  0  1  0   
                                   Dempsey R, c          4  1  2  1   
                                   Belanger M, ss        4  0  1  0   
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     31  3  5  3                        32  4 10  4

Kansas City      300 000 000 --  3
Baltimore        210 001 00x --  4

  Kansas City          IP  H  R ER BB SO
Splittorff P          5.0  5  3  3  1  3
Wright J (L)          2.2  5  1  1  2  2
Quisenberry D         0.1  0  0  0  0  0

  Baltimore            IP  H  R ER BB SO
McGregor S (W)        6.0  3  3  3  0  4
Stoddard T (S)        3.0  2  0  0  0  2

DP -- Kansas City 1, Baltimore 1
LOB -- Kansas City 1, Baltimore 8
2B -- Belanger M, Murray E, Dauer R
HR -- Wilson W, Otis A, Murray E, Dempsey R
SB -- Wilson W
SF -- Crowley T
T -- 2:07
A -- 19352

    

More Complete Baseball-Reference Box Score