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This Date In Royals History–1985 Edition: July 20

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Royals’ World Series title, Pine Tar Press presents a day-by-day look at the 1985 season. Check Pine Tar Press every day for a new edition of This Date In Royals History.

George Brett stayed hot, picking up two hits and driving in four runs to lead the Royals past the Orioles 7-5 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore.

Brett helped the Royals rally after the Orioles scored two first-inning runs against starter Danny Jackson. The Royals survived three walks, a balk, and a wild pitch to limit Baltimore to two runs.