The Royals went to the [[World Series]] in [[1980 World Series|1980]], where they were defeated 4-2 by the [[Philadephia Phillies]], and in [[1985 World Series|1985]], where they defeated the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] 4-3 in what was known as the "Show-Me Series" (after the Missouri state motto). | The Royals went to the [[World Series]] in [[1980 World Series|1980]], where they were defeated 4-2 by the [[Philadephia Phillies]], and in [[1985 World Series|1985]], where they defeated the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] 4-3 in what was known as the "Show-Me Series" (after the Missouri state motto). |