description I-70 Series Overview
The I-70 Series is the Major League Baseball rivalry between the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals. Its name refers to Interstate 70, which connects the two Missouri cities, and the matchup is one of the state's notable professional sports rivalries. The teams met in the 1985 World Series, a seven-game championship series won by the Royals, giving the rivalry a prominent postseason chapter.
It is also played through regular-season interleague games.
help I-70 Series FAQ
Which teams play in the I-70 Series?
The I-70 Series is the rivalry between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals. Both teams are in Missouri, and Interstate 70 connects the two cities.
What happened in the 1985 I-70 Series?
The Royals defeated the Cardinals four games to three in the 1985 World Series. Kansas City won its first World Series title with an 11-0 victory in Game 7.
Why is the 1985 Game 6 call still associated with the rivalry?
Umpire Don Denkinger's controversial safe call on Jorge Orta helped keep the Royals alive in the bottom of the ninth inning. Kansas City then won Game 6 by a 2-1 score.
When did the Cardinals and Royals begin meeting in regular-season games?
Interleague play allowed the rivalry to move beyond exhibitions in 1997. MLB records list August 29, 1997 as the first regular-season meeting between the Cardinals and Royals.
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