The Royals make it to the postseason for the first time in 29 years . The game that began in September went into its 12th innning -- and almost into October -- before the Royals clinched it , 9-8 . - July 10 : In a game against the Chicago White Sox, Willie Mays hits his 500th career home run and becomes only the second player ever with at least 500 homers and 1,000 RBI in one season after The game lasted nearly 5 hours .
The Royals make it to the postseason for the first time in 29 years . - July 10 : In a game against the Chicago White Sox, Willie Mays hits his 500th career home run and becomes only the second player ever with at least 500 homers and 1,000 RBI in one season after The game lasted nearly 5 hours .