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In the 1985 World Series against the cross-state St. Louis Cardinals ( nicknamed the " I-70 Series " because the two teams are both located in the state of Missouri and connected by Interstate 70 ), the Royals again fell behind 3 – 1.

The key game in the Royals ' comeback was Game 6.

Facing elimination, the Royals trailed 1 – 0 in the bottom of the ninth inning, before rallying to score two runs and win.

The rally was helped by a controversial safe call at first base by umpire Don Denkinger, which allowed Royals outfielder Jorge Orta to reach base safely as the first baserunner of the inning.

However, the Royals gave this out back later when Orta was thrown out at 2nd after a botched sacrifice bunt.