Royals Had a Vision, and Saw It Through

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jason Vargas pitches during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles in Game Four of the American League Championship Series at Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Oct. 15, 2014. Dave Kaup—EPA 

They lit cigars as the speakers blared Lorde's anthem “Royals,” a song inspired by a photo of Hall of Famer George Brett, one of the heroes of the last Royals squad to go to the World Series. From his perch on the outdoor 

Earlier this year Rudd, and his friends poked fun at Tigers bench coach Gene Lamont. Rudd was on the field after the Royals swept the Orioles in the ALCS and when asked how he would celebrate the victory, he said wanted 

Rudd invited everyone to his mom's house for a kegger after the Royals booked their trip to the World Series.

Orioles players walk out of the dugout as Kansas City Royals fans celebrate above them after Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium. Orioles players walk out of the dugout as Kansas City Royals fans celebrate above