[Nick Soulis]

Series #157



1941 Brooklyn Dodgers
Record: 100-54
Finish: Lost in WS
Manager: Leo Durocher
Ball Park: Ebbets Field
WAR Leader: Pete Reiser (8.0)
Franchise Record: 5-7
1941 Record: 0-0
Hall of Famers: (5)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BRO/1941.shtml

1976 Kansas City Royals
Record: 90-72
Finish: Lost in ALCS
Manager: Whitey Herzog
Ball Park: Royals Stadium
WAR Leader: George Brett (8.0)
Franchise Record: 4-4
1976 Record: 3-2
Hall of Famers: (1)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/KCR/1976.shtml
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Game 1
At Ebbets Field
1976 Kansas City Royals 1
1941 Brooklyn Dodgers 5
W. Wyatt (1-0) LP: D. Bird (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Whit Wyatt (9 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 105 P
1941 Dodgers Lead Series 1-0

In Game 1 of the best-of-seven Field of Dreams series, the 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers rode a dominant performance from veteran right-hander Whit Wyatt to secure a 5-1 victory over the 1976 Kansas City Royals. The Dodgers erupted in the first inning, scoring all five of their runs off Royals starter Doug Bird. Dixie Walker, Pete Reiser, and Mickey Owen each delivered key hits in the inning, with Reiser's double driving in two runs and setting the tone early. Wyatt stymied Kansas City’s lineup, allowing only four hits across his complete-game effort while striking out three and walking two. Kansas City’s lone run came in the eighth when pinch-hitter John Mayberry crossed the plate, but the Royals never posed a serious threat. The Dodgers now lead the series 1-0, and with 30,291 fans filling Ebbets Field under clear skies, they set their sights on Game 2 with confidence.

Game 2
At Ebbets Field
1976 Kansas City Royals 3
1941 Brooklyn Dodgers 6
WP: C. Davis (1-0) LP: D. Leonard (0-1)
HR: D. Camilli 2 (2)
POG: Dolph Camilli (2-3, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R)
1941 Dodgers Lead Series 2-0

In Game 2 of their Field of Dreams series, the 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers surged to a 6-3 victory over the 1976 Kansas City Royals, seizing a 2-0 series lead. Powering Brooklyn's win was first baseman Dolph Camilli, whose bat crackled with energy under the clear October skies at Ebbets Field. Camilli delivered two homers, a three-run blast in the first inning and another two-run shot in the third, ultimately driving in five of Brooklyn’s six runs. Despite a rally attempt by the Royals in the fourth, marked by run-scoring triples from Hal McRae and George Brett, Dodgers' pitcher Curt Davis settled in, stifling Kansas City's bats over the remaining innings to secure a complete game. Errors by Pee Wee Reese and Alex Kampouris kept the crowd on edge, but Davis’s resilience held firm, completing his 111-pitch outing without issuing a walk. Camilli’s dominant display left Royals' starter Dennis Leonard reeling, as Brooklyn’s early offense proved insurmountable, leading the Dodgers to a confident series advantage.

Game 3
At Royals Stadium
1941 Brooklyn Dodgers 3
1976 Kansas City Royals 1 (10 inn)
WP: L. Grissom (1-0) LP: A. Fitzmorris (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Lee Grissom (10 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 136 P)
1941 Dodgers Lead Series 3-0

In a tense Game 3 at Royals Stadium, the 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers edged out the 1976 Kansas City Royals in a thrilling 10-inning showdown, securing a 3-0 series lead. Despite a rainy, blustery October afternoon with winds gusting in from right field, Lee Grissom held steady, pitching a masterful 10-inning complete game, allowing just one run on six hits while striking out five. Both teams battled through scoreless frames until the fourth inning, when Brooklyn broke through with a lone run. Kansas City managed to tie it in the seventh thanks to a clutch triple by Jim Wohlford, who scored on Tom Poquette’s single. The game remained knotted at 1-1 until the tenth, when Joe Medwick’s two-out double drove in two, giving Brooklyn a 3-1 lead they would not relinquish. Grissom's brilliant outing earned him Player of the Game honors, while Kansas City’s Al Fitzmorris took the hard-luck loss despite his own strong 10-inning performance. The win puts Brooklyn on the brink of a sweep, with the Royals now in must-win territory heading into Game 4.

Game 4
At Royals Stadium
1941 Brooklyn Dodgers 0
1976 Kansas City Royals 8
WP: M. Pattin (1-0) LP: H. Casey (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Amos Otis (4-4, 2B, 5 RBI, R)
1941 Dodgers Lead Series 3-1

Facing elimination in the Field of Dreams best-of-seven series, the 1976 Kansas City Royals staved off a sweep by shutting out the 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers with an emphatic 8-0 win at Royals Stadium on October 5, 1941. Center fielder Amos Otis led the charge, going a perfect 4-for-4, including a crucial 2-run single in the first inning and a 2-RBI double in the seventh, totaling five RBIs. Hal McRae added to the offense, scoring three runs and tripling in the third inning. Pitcher Marty Pattin delivered a standout performance, tossing seven scoreless innings and fending off the Dodgers' scattered 11 hits with skillful control. Brooklyn’s lineup left 13 runners on base, unable to crack the Royals’ defense and often falling short in scoring position. With this inspired home victory, Kansas City cuts Brooklyn’s series lead to 3-1, avoiding the sweep and setting the stage for Game 5 back at Royals Stadium.

Game 5
At Royals Stadium
1941 Brooklyn Dodgers 3
1976 Kansas City Royals 4
WP: D. Bird (1-1) LP: W. Wyatt (1-1) S: M. Littell (1)
HR: J. Mayberry (1)
POG: Doug Bird (8.1 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 136 P)
1941 Dodgers Lead Series 3-2

In a thrilling Game 5 at Royals Stadium, the 1976 Kansas City Royals staved off elimination with a 4-3 victory over the 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers, narrowing the series deficit to 3-2. Doug Bird pitched a gritty 8.1 innings, surrendering just two earned runs and striking out six, earning him Player of the Game honors. The game was tight until the bottom of the seventh inning when John Mayberry launched a clutch three-run homer, turning a slim 1-0 lead into a commanding 4-1 advantage and electrifying the Kansas City crowd. The Dodgers mounted a late comeback attempt, highlighted by pinch-hitter Pete Coscarart’s two-run triple in the eighth, but Royals reliever Mark Littell shut down the rally, sealing the victory with a quick two outs. With the win, Kansas City shifts the series back to Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field, aiming to continue their momentum and force a decisive Game 7.

Game 6
At Ebbets Field
1976 Kansas City Royals 2
1941 Brooklyn Dodgers 6
WP: C. Davis (2-0) LP: D. Leonard (0-2)
HR: None
POG: Curt Davis (9 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 1 K, 133 P)

In Game 6 of the Field of Dreams series at a cloudy Ebbets Field, the 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers captured the series victory over the 1976 Kansas City Royals with a 6-2 win, sealing the series 4-2. Dodgers pitcher Curt Davis delivered a complete-game gem, allowing only five hits and two earned runs while striking out one and walking four, earning him Player of the Game honors. The Royals struck first with single runs in the third and fourth innings, but Brooklyn responded with a two-run fourth, led by Dixie Walker and Joe Medwick, then added another pair in the fifth to take control. Dolph Camilli, a consistent force throughout the series, drove in two runs and scored twice to propel Brooklyn’s offense. Defensive struggles by Kansas City, with two errors, gave the Dodgers further opportunities, which they capitalized on with efficient, small-ball tactics. With 40,190 fans on hand, the Dodgers clinched their first Field of Dreams Series title in front of a raucous home crowd, capping off the series in vintage style at Ebbets Field.

1941 Brooklyn Dodgers Win Series 4 Games To 2

Series MVP:

(.409, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 7 R, 1 2B, .727 SLG, 7 K)