Giants vs. Royals: Looking ahead to the 2014 World Series

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Throughout their historic run through the American League playoffs, the Kansas City Royals have relied on the same basic formula. Get a lead early, then turn things over to the best trio of bullpen arms in baseball history

10, K.C. 7, S.F. 4: The Royals scored four runs in the first inning off Tim Lincecum. He wound up allowing six runs in 31/3innings. With rookie Andrew Susac behind the plate, Kansas City stole seven bases in the game, including three each by Aoki and

KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 15: Greg Holland #56 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates their 2 to 1 win over the Baltimore Orioles to sweep the series in Game Four of the American League Championship Series at 

It has been a wild 2014 baseball postseason replete with comebacks, walk-offs and fielding gems aplenty. Last night was more of the same when journeyman Travis Ishikawa launched a three-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to send

10, K.C. 7, S.F. 4: The Royals scored four runs in the first inning off Tim Lincecum. He wound up allowing six runs in 31/3innings. With rookie Andrew Susac behind the plate, Kansas City stole seven bases in the game, including three each by Aoki and