Kansas City Star
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After downing St. Louis 5-0 on Friday evening, Kansas City claimed the best record in the major leagues at 27-14. The mark is temporary, but it only reinforces their might.
The Royals cast themselves as underdogs during their jaunt to the World Series last season. They relied on scrap and pluck. They manufactured runs and clenched their knuckles white en route to victory. The team expected to maintain this veneer as they defended their American League crown in 2015.
The events of this season’s first quarter have shattered that narrative.