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• Five questions for the Royals to answer this spring training

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images The roster may not be quite set. Royals pitchers and catchers will assemble in Arizona tomorrow to officially report to spring training. The team is flying high after improving by 30 games last year and making their first playoff appearance in nine years, but they’ll have to prove their performance was no fluke. The team retained free agent pitchers Michael ...2025
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• Kansas City fans aren’t used to playoff losses, but it’s normal

Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals walks through the dugout after a loss to the New York Yankees during Game Four of the Division Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Be happy it happened Over the last few months, Kansas City sports fans have been in an unusual position: watching their sports teams lose in th...2025
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• Royals offseason rankings

A dynamite battery. | Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports With spring training around the corner, let’s check some vibes, both good and bad. They’re running it back. That’s my biggest takeaway from the Royals offseason. Moves were made, including trading a former first-round draft pick for a former Rookie-of-the-Year and adding another late-inning reliever, but nothing overly dramatic. No big sha...2025
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• Seven takeaways about the upcoming season from Royals Rally 2025

Some interesting things On Saturday, the Kansas City Royals held their third annual Royals Rally event at Kauffman Stadium. The successor to the previous Royals Fanfest, which used to be held downtown at the convention center until the pandemic, Royals Rally featured a variety of activities and opportunities to get memorabilia signed by Royals players. Additionally, the team hosted roundtable disc...2025
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• Royals Rally to be held this Saturday

Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images Rally for the Royals! Before the trucks Kauffman Stadium for the warm climate in Arizona, the Royals will host their third annual Royals Rally this Saturday, Febuary 1 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fans can purchase general admission tickets for $25 that gives them access to one player autograph session per two-hour period and a roundtable discussion with play...2025
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• Royals Shore up Bullpen With Carlos Estévez

Fly ball pitchers and Kauffman Stadium - name a more iconic duo....2025
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• Potential trade candidate: Luis Robert Jr.

Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images The former All-Star is a gamble, but the upside is huge. With spring training set to begin in just a few weeks, the Royals may be done adding to the team. General manager J.J. Picollo said back in December that the team was 75 percent done with their offseason, having accomplished their main goals of bringing back Michael Wacha and a...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 9, 2025

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Captain Biceps is here. The Michael Lorenzen deal is official: “And I think that we’re going to win,” Lorenzen said. “Obviously, that’s another plus. I think they’re going to bring the best out of me, so I think it just makes sense in every direction.” “When I hung up the phone with Michael the other night, he said, ‘Let’s win the division.’” general manag...2025
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• Wil Myers and the unrelenting march of time

Team Futures All-Star Wil Myers #1 of the Kansas City Royals runs the bases during the 2012 Sirius XM All-Star Futures Game against the World Team at Kauffman Stadium on July 8, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Kyle Rivas/MLB via Getty Images It was just yesterday he was the future of the Royals I remember exactly where I was when the Kansas City Royals traded Wil Myers. It was De...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 1, 2025

Photo by Agit Erdi Ulukaya/Anadolu via Getty Images New year, same ol’ quiet offseason Welcome to the new year! Here is the Kansas City Royals news you need today. MLB.com’s Anne Rogers names pitch Noah Cameron as the Kansas City Royals prospect to watch heading into 2025. Cameron, the Royals’ No. 12 prospect, might have made his MLB debut last year if the Royals weren’t making a postseaso...2025
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• Should the Royals trade Brady Singer this offseason?

Brady Singer #51 of the Kansas City Royals walks back to the dugout during Game 3 of the Division Series presented by Booking.com between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Kansas City Royals made the playoffs and even won a series, taking the New...2024
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• We have to get Witt back to the playoffs

Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals walks through the dugout after a loss to the New York Yankees during Game Four of the Division Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images A great player deserves a stage A young superstar, not yet 25 years old, stands watching the opposing team celebrate an American League Divisio...2024
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• The Royals are in a strong position heading back to Kauffman

Photo by Keith Gillett/IconSportswire Kansas City should like their chances. On Monday night in the Bronx, the Royals took down the New York Yankees behind a strong night from the bullpen after Cole Ragans’ shaky start. Two days after missing out on a golden opportunity to steal Game One, Kansas City leveled the series. Now the team will head back home as Kauffman Stadium prepares to host ...2024
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• Royals down 9-0 in the sixth and that’s enough baseball for today

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (19) reacts after an injury during the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images You can do whatever you like, but I’ve got better uses for my time than watching this game. The Royals have had scoring opportunities in every inning so far. T...2024
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• Who is John Sherman?

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Like the guy next door, except richer In the past, I’ve written stories critical of how the Royals organization has handled their downtown stadium negotiations. And while I don’t back away from the ham-handed way that process has been going, I did start to wonder if perhaps I have gotten the wrong idea about Royals owner John Sherman. After all, I’ve never m...2024
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• If I hear any more complaints about downtown parking I’m going to lose it

It’s not even on the list of things to worry about There are plenty of reasons to be skeptical or even hostile to the Kansas City Royals’ stadium pitch and proposed Crossroads location. It starts with the fact that the Royals could simply renovate the stadium they have right now. Lots of people like Kauffman Stadium, which is arguably one of the top five most iconic Major League Baseball stadiums ...2024
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• Ragans rejects runs, relievers repel rallies, Royals romp 4-0
Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Outstanding pitching offset many missed opportunities offensively Cole Ragans shoved and Kansas City rode early offense to a 4-0 win over the New York Mets this evening at Kauffman Stadium. Ragans got off to an inauspicious start, putting the first two batters of the game on base. However, he managed to bear down and retire the next three to snuff the threat....2023
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• Royals Rout Sends 'Crazy' World Series Spinning into Game 7 Wednesday Night
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"com between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri."

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"He made his debut with the Royals that September, and his first MLB home run is believed to be the longest home run ever hit in Kauffman Stadium."

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"Lorenzo Cain has informed Andy McCullough of The Athletic that he will officially retire, and will return to Kauffman Stadium this season for a retirement ceremony."

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"The Royals' lease for Kauffman Stadium expires in 2030 and the Royals will then look to move"

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"After blowing leads in four straight innings — including twice when it would have sealed a victory — the Yankees got the last three outs from Wandy Peralta in a crazy, 8-6, 11-inning win over the Royals on Monday night at Kauffman Stadium."

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"Mahomes has been a big fan of the Royals since being drafted by the Chiefs in 2017 and has even taken batting practice with the club and thrown out the first pitch at Kauffman Stadium."

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" Royals' Kauffman Stadium hosts enormous game of Mario Kart on video board "

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"For the first time in 39 years, Kauffman Stadium will host a concert not associated with a baseball game."

2017
"The Royals provided the perfect tonic for Sabathia as he fired 6 2/3 shutout innings in a 7-1 win on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium."

2016
"Now, there are only two: Kansas City's Kauffman Stadium and Pittsburgh's PNC Park."

2015
"The Royals advanced to their second straight World Series for the first time in franchise history with a pulsating 4-3 win over the Blue Jays in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium."

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"Then he astonished them with tickets to Game 1 of the Fall Classic between the Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants at Kauffman Stadium."

• Five questions for the Royals to answer this spring training
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 30, 2025

Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images Not to be confused with the actor better known as Charlie Sheen. Anne Rogers and Paul Casella on last night’s Carlos Estévez signing: Estévez has been one of the more reliable closers in the Majors over the past couple seasons. He averaged a career-best 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings in 2023 en route to earning his first All-Star selecti...2025
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• Vinnie Pasquantino has a point about the first baseman market

Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Kansas City Royals follows the ball during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees during Game Four of the Division Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Why hasn’t anyone signed Pete Alonso? Last week, Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino appeared on The Chris Rose Rot...2025
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• Potential trade candidate: Luis Robert Jr.
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• The best hitter at Kauffman Stadium the past five years is a free agent - should the Royals sign him?

Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images Should the Royals pursue Joey Gallo? When I started exploring potential free agents the Kansas City Royals might target with less than a month until pitchers and catchers report, the usual suspects came to mind. Outfielder Anthony Santander seemed like a great fit, especially with reports suggesting he might settle for a short-term deal this offseason. Thir...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 10, 2025

Sadly, there is no picture of the Royals Spring Training truck so we’re stuck with nonsense from Boston | Photo by MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images Pitchers and Catchers report in a little over a month The Royals tweeted out some gorgeous pictures of Kauffman Stadium in the snow. ❄️ pic.twitter.com/5fDgNwVQbQ— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) January 9, 2025 Max covered t...2025
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• What did the Royals miss with Brent Rooker?

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The former Royals outfielder has become one of the league’s top sluggers. At the 2022 trade deadline, the Royals were far out of contention. It was another rebuilding season as the team tried to build up a farm system decimated after their championship runs. The team would go on to 97 losses, so there was no point to keep veterans like ...2025
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• Kansas City fans aren’t used to playoff losses, but it’s normal
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• Vinnie Pasquantino has a point about the first baseman market
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• The best hitter at Kauffman Stadium the past five years is a free agent - should the Royals sign him?
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• The Royals have a decision to make about Salvador Perez

Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals looks on during Game 3 of the Division Series presented by Booking.com between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images Should he return after next year? Salvador Perez is a Kansas City Royals institution. The fu...2025
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• Royals blow four-run lead, drop opening game to Tigers 7-6

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) can’t make a play as Detroit Tigers third baseman Zach McKinstry (39) scores in the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium. | Denny Medley-Imagn Images A Bobby Witt grand slam wasted Tonight’s game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals felt, in a lot of ways, like a playoff game. It was a close contest with a crowd eager to show the...2024
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• Royals roast Cardinals’ bullpen; win 8-3

Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals hits a two-run home run in the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images As has so often happened in Royals games this year - it was a very close one until it suddenly was not. Michael Wacha is such an interesting player to me. As I noted in th...2024
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• MJ Melendez plays hero in Royals 3-2 comeback victory over Tigers

Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports The Royals road finale reminds them that there is no place like home. In an attempt to bounce back from their first walk-off defeat since April 3, the Kansas City Royals aimed for a series victory against the Detroit Tigers. A win Sunday would also net a Kansas City season series win over Detroit, the seventh time in the past 10 seasons. Growing up and learn...2024
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• This is a James McArthur fansite now

Kansas City Royals pitcher James McArthur (66) pitching during the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. | William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports Long live The General Every year, each team makes a variety of roster transactions involving bullpen arms and just general pitching depth. Traditionally, the result of those moves by the Royals has been less than stellar; from...2024
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• Kansas City fans aren’t used to playoff losses, but it’s normal
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• Royals Rally to be held this Saturday
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• Please welcome new writer Jared Perkins

Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A new year brings a new writer. A new year means some new writers here at Royals Review. Some of you may be familiar with Jared Perkins from his time writing at Royals Farm Report and other publications. He has a lot of experience writing about Royals prospects and he’ll continue to cover the farm system here. Here is more from Jared...2025
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• Wil Myers and the unrelenting march of time
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• Kauffman Stadium is going to rock tonight, and the world isn’t ready

Eric Hosmer #35 of the Kansas City Royals reacts after hitting a triple in the 12th inning against the Oakland Athletics during the American League Wild Card game at Kauffman Stadium on September 30, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Playoff baseball is here! For the first time in nine years, Kauffman Stadium will host a playoff game. The venerable Kansas City...2024
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• Game 1 of the Wild Card series was played on the Royals’ terms

Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images The momentum has shifted. The Royals won 86 games in the regular season, fewer than any team in the post-season except the Tigers. Twelve of those wins came against the embarrassing White Sox - the Royals went 74-75 against everyone else. For most of the year, they had one of the worst bullpen in baseball, and in September they had THE worst offense in base...2024
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• The greatest baseball game of all time was played 10 years ago

The Kansas City Royals celebrate their 9 to 8 win over the Oakland Athletics in the 12th inning of their American League Wild Card game at Kauffman Stadium on September 30, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images Long live the Wild Card Game My favorite memory of the 2014 Wild Card Game between the Kansas City Royals and the Oakland Athletics is not, in fact,...2024
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• Matt Quatraro is the right guy to manage this team

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro (33) watches from the dugout against the Cleveland Guardians prior to a game at Kauffman Stadium. | Denny Medley-Imagn Images He will be in the running for Manager of the Year this year, and he will deserve it. It’s the top of the ninth, the game is tied. The Royals have struggled mightily to score runs. They’ve scored four, today, which is as many...2024
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• Lorenzen lashes LA lineup in 3-0 licking

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Back in the win column. For the first time in nearly two months the Kansas City Royals won a rubber match by taking down the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday. The Royals came out with an aggressive gameplan against Johnny Cueto: swing early and often. At first that played right into Cueto’s hands as he allowed a couple lasers but manage...2024
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• Blazing Cain: Dash from first sends KC to WS
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• Gord-geous! KC's HR in 9th sparks epic G1 win
The Royals twice overcame deficits and won Game 1 of the 2015 World Series in the bottom of the 14th inning when Eric Hosmer, whose error gave the Mets a one-run lead in the eighth, hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded and none out, capping off a pulsating 5-4 win on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium....2015
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• David Ortiz Surprises Military Members with Tickets to 2014 World Series
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• Cueto's 2-hitter gives KC 2-0 Series lead
Johnny Cueto two-hit the Mets as the Royals roared to a 7-1 win on Wednesday night at Kauffman Stadium to take a 2-0 lead in the World Series....2015
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• Mets stymied by Cueto, face 2-0 Series deficit
Johnny Cueto two-hit the Mets as the Royals roared to a 7-1 win on Wednesday night at Kauffman Stadium to take a 2-0 lead in the World Series....2015
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• Royals stun Blue Jays in 7th, take 2-0 ALCS lead
These Royals just never realize they're out of it. For the second time this postseason, the Royals staged a highly improbable comeback, erupting for five runs in the bottom of the seventh off Blue Jays left-hander David Price, wiping out a three-run deficit and paving the way for a 6-3 victory Saturday at Kauffman Stadium in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series....2015
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• Cuet-0: KC ace twirls shutout in home debut
Royals right-hander Johnny Cueto, making his home debut at Kauffman Stadium, dazzled the Tigers with a four-hit shutout as the Royals won, 4-0, on Monday in front of 36,672 fans....2015
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• Tigers shut down by Cueto in opener vs. KC
Royals right-hander Johnny Cueto, making his home debut at Kauffman Stadium, dazzled the Tigers with a four-hit shutout as the Royals won, 4-0, on Monday in front of 36,672 fans....2015
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• Potential trade candidate: Luis Robert Jr.
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• The greatest baseball game of all time was played 10 years ago
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• Why none of us should worry about Royals home game attendance

Fans of the Kansas City Royals react during the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, August 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Kyle Rivas/MLB Photos via Getty Images We’re fine On August 26, 2014, the Kansas City Royals roared back in the bottom of the ninth to walk off the Minnesota Twins. It was an extraordinarily qui...2024
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• There is no such thing as a good owner

Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman prior to a game against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. | Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Last June, the Oakland Athletics were in the midst of yet another terrible season. With an Opening Day payroll of under $57 million, they were dead last in spending—the third time in the past six years that they were last or second to last in total pay...2024
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• After a season this bad, the front office still needs shaking up

Nov 3, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo talks with media during a press conference at Kauffman Stadium. | Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports No new talent in the front office is bad news There were a lot of things about the 2013-2015 Kansas City Royals that were wonderful. Yes, there was the American League Pennant, the World Series Championsh...2023
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• Twins rally in 9th vs. KC, extend 2nd WC lead
After having issues with runners in scoring position, the Twins came through in a big way in the ninth, shocking the Royals with three runs against closer Kelvin Herrera for a 4-2 win on Thursday night at Kauffman Stadium....2017
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• Giants vs. Royals: Game 6 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2014 World Series
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• Kauffman Stadium Vendor Slings Peanuts with Extreme Accuracy at World Series
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