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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1985
Page
7
In Kansas City, Charlie Leibrandt yielded a 3-0- count that allowed Jack Clark to swing for a go-ahead single with two outs in the ninth. Clark’s hit drove in Willie McGee and sparked a four-run St Louis rally for a 4-2 win that put the Cardinals up 2-0 in the series.
Kansas City Royals manager Dick Howser said Charlie Leibrandt would decide the game, but a costly ninth inning allowed St. Louis to rally for a 4-2 win in Kansas City, giving the Cardinals a 2-0 series lead. Whitey Herzog defended Howser's decision, noting Royals hits were the issue.
Kansas City officials say major league clubs faced room shortages after Commissioner Peter Ueberroth commandeered about 100 rooms. Montreal Expos and Philadelphia Phillies struggled to find quarters while two conventions kept hotels busy in Kansas City.
The Royals trail 2 0 in the NL division series after losing the first two games in Los Angeles. The Cardinals own a 55-26 home record at Busch Stadium and won all three playoff games there, while Games 3 4 and possibly 5 move to St Louis Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Frank White says they must go into the mouth of a lion and believes their pitching can carry them if they keep composure. Willie Wilson doubts luck but hopes for a comeback as Buddy Biancalana urges focus.
Terry Pendleton legged a three run double down the left field line in the ninth as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Kansas City Royals 4 2 to take a 2 0 lead in the World Series. Willie McGee Ozzie Smith and Tommy Herr set up the decisive rally with fast and timely hits while Whitey Herzog cautioned not to count out the veteran Royals.
Tito Landrum and the St Louis Cardinals stunned Kansas City 4-2 at Royals Stadium to take a 2-0 World Series lead. Terry Pendleton delivered a decisive three run double after Charlie Leibrandt was one out from a shutout, turning the game on a single late rally. The comeback drew praise for resilience and a famous adage about not being over until it is over.
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