June 28 in Kansas City Royals History: George Brett hits for the cycle in the Royals’ 5-4 victory over Baltimore. The third baseman’s second home run of the game gives K (1979)

On June 28, 1979 — George Brett hits for the cycle in the Royals’ 5-4 victory over Baltimore. The third baseman’s second home run of the game gives Kansas City a 5-4 walk-off victory in the bottom of the 16th inning. Sources: National Pastime Support us! Own this Day and Be Part of Baseball History

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