Top 1

• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Guidry
  
  Smith hits a line drive towards third. Berra reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Guidry
  
  Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Meacham scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brett vs. Guidry
  
  Brett strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 1

• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Henderson vs. Black
  
  Henderson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Brett fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Randolph vs. Black
  
  Randolph hits a ball on the ground towards short. Salazar scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mattingly vs. Black
  
  Mattingly hits a line drive towards first. Balboni reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 2

• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McRae vs. Guidry
  
  McRae hits a ball on the ground towards short. Meacham scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  White vs. Guidry
  
  White hits a fly ball into left field. Cotto settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Balboni vs. Guidry
  
  Balboni hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Randolph scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 2

• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Winfield vs. Black
  
  Winfield takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 0
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Roenicke vs. Black
  
  Roenicke strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 0
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Cotto vs. Black
  
  Cotto hits a fly ball into right field. Motley settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Berra vs. Black
  
  Berra hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Winfield moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 0
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Wynegar vs. Black
  
  Wynegar hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A three run home run. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Meacham vs. Black
  
  Meacham hits a ball on the ground towards short. Salazar can't make a play. That's a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Henderson vs. Black
  
  There goes Meacham. The throw from Sundberg and he is safe. Meacham steals second. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Henderson vs. Black
  
  Henderson strikes out. View Play 

Top 3

• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Motley vs. Guidry
  
  Motley hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Winfield. Motley reaches second base with a double. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Sundberg vs. Guidry
  
  Sundberg hits a ball on the ground towards short. Meacham scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Salazar vs. Guidry
  
  Salazar hits a ball on the ground towards third. Berra fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Smith vs. Guidry
  
  Smith hits a ball on the ground towards third. Berra fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Bottom 3

• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Randolph vs. Black
  
  Randolph hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Mattingly vs. Black
  
  Mattingly hits a ball on the ground towards short. Salazar scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Winfield vs. Black
  
  Winfield hits a ball on the ground in front of the plate. Sundberg fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 

Top 4

• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Guidry
  
  Wilson strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brett vs. Guidry
  
  Brett takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Royals, 0 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  McRae vs. Guidry
  
  McRae hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A two run home run.. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  White vs. Guidry
  
  White strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Balboni vs. Guidry
  
  Balboni hits a fly ball into center field. Henderson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Bottom 4

• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Roenicke vs. Black
  
  Roenicke 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, 2 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cotto vs. Black
  
  Cotto hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Berra vs. Black
  
  Berra hits a ball on the ground towards third. Brett juggles the ball. That's an error on Brett. Cotto moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Wynegar vs. Black
  
  Wynegar hits a ball on the ground towards short. Salazar fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play 

Top 5

• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Motley vs. Guidry
  
  Motley strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Sundberg vs. Guidry
  
  Sundberg hits a ball on the ground towards first. Mattingly scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Sundberg for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Salazar vs. Guidry
  
  Salazar strikes out. View Play 

Bottom 5

• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Meacham vs. Black
  
  Meacham hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Henderson vs. Black
  
  Henderson hits a fly ball into right field. Motley settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Randolph vs. Black
  
  There goes Meacham. The throw from Sundberg and he is safe. Meacham steals second. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 3
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Randolph vs. Black
  
  Randolph hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. Meacham scores. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Mattingly vs. Black
  
  Mattingly hits a popup, foul, towards third. Brett settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Winfield vs. Black
  
  Winfield hits a fly ball into left field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 6

• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Scurry
  
  Rod Scurry now pitching.
  
  Smith strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wilson vs. Scurry
  
  Wilson hits a fly ball into right field. Winfield settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Brett vs. Scurry
  
  Brett hits a ball on the ground towards first. Mattingly scoops it up and throws to first, with Scurry covering, for the out. View Play 

Bottom 6

• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Roenicke vs. Black
  
  Roenicke hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Cotto vs. Black
  
  Cotto hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Black fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Berra vs. Black
  
  Berra is called out on strikes. View Play 

Top 7

• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  McRae vs. Scurry
  
  McRae hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  White vs. Scurry
  
  White hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Scurry fields it and throws to first for the out. McRae moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
  Balboni vs. Scurry
  
  Balboni takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Motley vs. Scurry
  
  Motley strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Sundberg vs. Scurry
  
  Sundberg is called out on strikes. View Play 

Bottom 7

• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Wynegar vs. Black
  
  Wynegar hits a fly ball into left field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Meacham vs. Black
  
  Meacham hits a fly ball into left field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Henderson vs. Black
  
  Henderson takes first base on ball four. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Randolph vs. Black
  
  Henderson is thrown out by unknown player in unknown way. View Play 

Top 8

• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Jones vs. Scurry
  
  Lynn Jones pinch hits for Angel Salazar. Mike Pagliarulo now playing third base.
  
  Jones hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Scurry fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Smith vs. Scurry
  
  Smith is hit by the pitch. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Wilson vs. Righetti
  
  Dave Righetti now pitching.
  
  Wilson hits a ball on the ground towards short. Meacham fields it and throws to second for the out. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Brett vs. Righetti
  
  Brett takes first base on ball four. Wilson moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  McRae vs. Righetti
  
  McRae hits a ball on the ground towards third. Pagliarulo fields it and races to the third base bag for the out. View Play 

Bottom 8

• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  Randolph vs. Quisenberry
  
  Dan Quisenberry now pitching. Buddy Biancalana now playing shortstop.
  
  Randolph hits a ball on the ground towards second. White can't make a play. That's a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Mattingly vs. Quisenberry
  
  Mattingly hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. Randolph moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Winfield vs. Quisenberry
  
  Winfield hits a popup towards the mound. Quisenberry catches it and throws to second to double up Randolph. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Easler vs. Quisenberry
  
  Mike Easler pinch hits for Gary Roenicke.
  
  Easler hits a fly ball into center field. Wilson settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play 

Top 9

• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
  White vs. Righetti
  
  White hits a line drive into left field for a base hit. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Balboni vs. Righetti
  
  Balboni hits a line drive towards short. Meacham reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
  Motley vs. Righetti
  
  Motley hits a ball on the ground towards short. Meacham misplays the ball. That's an error on Meacham. White moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
  Sundberg vs. Righetti
  
  Sundberg hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. White moves to third. Motley moves to second. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Pryor vs. Righetti
  
  Greg Pryor pinch hits for Buddy Biancalana.
  
  Pryor strikes out. View Play 
• Royals, 2 - Yankees, 4
  Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
  Smith vs. Righetti
  
  Smith strikes 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 4/8/1986 -- Kansas City at New York (D)

  Kansas City        AB  R  H RBI    New York           AB  R  H RBI
Smith L, lf           4  0  0  0   Henderson R, cf       3  0  0  0   
Wilson W, cf          4  0  0  0   Randolph W, 2b        4  0  2  1   
Brett G, 3b           2  1  0  0   Mattingly D, 1b       4  0  1  0   
McRae H, dh           4  1  2  2   Winfield D, rf        3  1  0  0   
White F, 2b           4  0  1  0   Roenicke G, dh        3  0  0  0   
Balboni S, 1b         3  0  0  0   Easler M, ph          1  0  0  0   
Motley D, rf          4  0  1  0   Cotto H, lf           3  0  1  0   
Sundberg J, c         4  0  1  0   Berra D, 3b           3  1  1  0   
Salazar A, ss         2  0  0  0   Pagliarulo M, 3b      0  0  0  0   
Jones L, ph           1  0  0  0   Wynegar B, c          3  1  1  3   
Biancalana B, ss      0  0  0  0   Meacham B, ss         3  1  2  0   
Pryor G, ph           1  0  0  0                                      
                     -- -- -- --                        -- -- -- --
                     33  2  5  2                        30  4  8  4

Kansas City      000 200 000 --  2
New York         030 010 00x --  4

  Kansas City          IP  H  R ER BB SO
Black B (L)           7.0  6  4  4  2  3
Quisenberry D         1.0  2  0  0  0  0

  New York             IP  H  R ER BB SO
Guidry R (W)          5.0  2  2  2  1  5
Scurry R              2.1  1  0  0  1  3
Righetti D (S)        1.2  2  0  0  1  2

E -- Brett G, Meacham B
DP -- Kansas City 2
LOB -- Kansas City 8, New York 4
2B -- Motley D
HR -- Wynegar B, McRae H
SB -- Meacham B 2
CS -- Henderson R
HBP -- by Scurry R (Smith L)
T -- 2:26
A -- 55602

    

More Complete Baseball-Reference Box Score