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Bret Saberhagen pitched a gem, and the Royals’ offense backed him up with six runs, including a long home run by Frank White, as the Royals defeated the Cardinals 6-1 in Game Three of the World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Saberhagen worked a complete game, allowing just six hits and a walk while striking out eight.