Do you remember the first Royals game you attended?

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Hundreds of Kansas City-area children attended their first Royals game on School Day at Kauffman Stadium, despite the team's loss. The event sparked nostalgia for many fans, recalling their own first experiences at the ballpark.

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Hundreds of children attended their first Royals game.
The game took place on School Day at Kauffman Stadium.
The Royals lost, but fans enjoyed the experience.
The author recalls their first game in April 1988.
The Royals won in the bottom of the ninth on a walk-off hit.

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 05: Kansas City Royals fans pose for a photo during Baltimore Orioles batting practice at Kauffman Stadium on April 5, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images) | Getty Images Yesterday was School Day at the K, and hundreds, perhaps thousands, of Kansas City-area children were attending their first Royals game (and learning early on that being a Royals fan means seeing a lot of losing!) Despite the loss, it was a beautiful day in a beautiful ballpark, and they got to see a couple of dingers. Hopefully they’ll be back. Most of you have probably been to Kauffman Stadium dozens, if not hundreds of times. But do you remember the first game you attended? I think my parents may have taken me to see the Royals when I was very young, but I do not remember. The first game I really remember was in April of 1988, when I had just become a rabid baseball fan. Because of the details I can recall, I have been able to pinpoint exactly when the game was. What I remember was:

The Baltimore Orioles were in the middle of an epic losing streak to begin the season, and the Royals were losing to them before coming back.
The Royals pinch-hit Thad Bosley, and people around me groaned. I learned what a “pinch-hitter” was that day. I also learned Royals fans can be very sarcastic and use salty language!
The Royals won in the bottom of the ninth on a walk-off hit. No fireworks back then though! Using the power of the internet, I can find it was this game on April 23. Thanks for the game-winner, Kurt Stillwell! That Orioles team lost their first 21 games of the year. Woof! Do you remember your first Royals games? What do you remember about the game? About seeing the stadium in person for the first time? Share your memories!

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What was the significance of the School Day event at Kauffman Stadium?

The School Day event allowed hundreds of Kansas City-area children to attend their first Royals game, fostering early memories of baseball fandom.

When did the Kansas City Royals last have a memorable comeback win?

A notable comeback win occurred on April 23, 1988, when the Royals defeated the Baltimore Orioles with a walk-off hit.

What do fans typically remember about their first Royals game?

Fans often recall the excitement of seeing the stadium for the first time, key moments from the game, and the atmosphere among fellow supporters.

Do you remember the first Royals game you attended?

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