This was a little like the 1976 AL West race.
Royals came out on fire to put the A's in a hole and then just couldn't beat anybody in late August and September. But Sal Bando, right before the ASB left a note in the visitors locker that said
"The Royals won't last. And signed it "Capt Sal".
The A's came charging and got within 2 games with 5 to play. But Larry Gura threw a 4 hitter and they clinched a tie that night.
The Royals lost the final 3 games to the Twins
at home, but Oakland lost also and the 76 Royals were division champs.
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