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Royals World Series Hero Christian Colon Credits Jonny Gomes For Poise

Jonny Gomes is a winner. Regardless of his role, the veteran MLB outfielder brings a positive attitude that’s contagion is unstoppable.

That was crystal clear Sunday night, when seldom-used utility man Christian Colon stepped to the plate in the top of the 12th inning with the potential World Series-winning run just 90 feet away.

Colon delivered with an RBI line drive to left field, scoring Jarrod Dyson for the eventual game-winning run. He came around to score an insurance run moments later, but his RBI was the only one Kansas City needed.

Colon was asked after the game how he maintained his composure and stayed prepared for his number to be called.