With the score 6-1 Tigers after 4 in Toronto, Kansas City takes the field knowing that a victory here will likely punch a ticket to Detroit, not the postseason.

Kansas City Royals - lineup
1. Amos Otis, CF
2. Frank White, 2B
3. George Brett, 3B
4. Hal McRae, LF
5. Pete LaCock, 1B
6. Al Cowens, RF
7. Darrell Porter, C
8. UL Washington, SS
9. Rich Gale, P

Chicago Cubs - lineup
1. Rodney Scott, 2B
2. Steve Ontiveros, 3B
3. Greg Gross, CF
4. Dave Kingman, LF
5. Bobby Murcer, RF
6. Larry Biittner, 1B
7. Dave Rader, C
8. Ivan DeJesus, SS
9. Rick Reuschel, P