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The 1985 Major League Baseball season ended with the Kansas City Royals defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh game of the I-70 World Series. Bret Saberhagen, the regular season Cy Young Award winner, was named MVP of the Series. The National League won the All-Star Game for the second straight year.
The League Championship Series playoffs were expanded to a best-of-seven format beginning this year, and both leagues ended up settling their pennant winners in more than five games, with the Royals beating the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games, and the Cardinals beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in six games.
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Boston Red Sox v New York Yankees - Dave Righetti No Hitter - Radio Broadcast
On July 4, 1983, Dave Righetti of the New York Yankees pitched a no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox, marking a highlight in his career. In a game that underscored his tremendous skill and focus, Righetti became the first Yankee to achieve a no-hitter since Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series. Righetti’s strong performance, supported by his team's defense, resulted in a thrilling 4-0 victory. This memorable game is celebrated in baseball history as one of the finest individual pitching performances on America's Independence Day.
MLB Network's "Baseball's Seasons" series takes a look at the exciting season of 1985; examining...
MLB Baseball's Seasons: 1985 / MLB Network's "Baseball's Seasons" series takes a look at the exciting season of 1985; examining the pennant races, achievements, events and players that made this a memorable year in baseball.
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