The KC Royals have now compiled an extensive post-season history in their 46 years in existence, with seven division titles, four American League Pennants, and two World Series victories. What are the best-pitched games from starters in 40 years of Kansas City Royals playoff baseball?
Just where do Bret Saberhagen‘s two gems in the 1985 World Series rank against Johnny Cueto‘s two-hitter last October? What about the lost games from the bitter match-ups in the late 70’s against the New York Yankees?
Given that the expectations for starting pitchers has changed since strong bullpens have transformed pitching staffs over the last 40 years, such a comparison is hard to make.