sentences:  The Pine Tar Game refers to a controversial incident that took place in an American League baseball game played between the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees on July 24, 1983.Playing at New York's Yankee Stadium, the Royals were trailing 4-3 with two outs in the top of the ninth and U L Washington on first base.In the on deck circle, George Brett was heard remarking to a teammate, "Watch this baby fly" as he shook his bat.