The Royals surprising run to the World Series for the first time since 1985 captured the nation s attention. In late July, Kansas City sat in third place in the AL Central, eight games out of first place with a losing record. But manager Ned Yost s team answered the call, posting a 41 27 mark after the All-Star break to capture a spot in the AL Wild Card game. Trailing the A s 7 3 after seven innings, the Royals thrilling, 12-inning comeback win started...