The Houston Astros were eliminated by the Kansas City Royals in the 2015 playoffs in the ALDS, despite being up on the Royals two games to one in a possible elimination in game four at Minute Maid Park. The Astros were up 6-2 in game four over the Royals after seven innings; without reliving it, they lost that game. The Royals went on to win Game 5 to play the Blue Jays. According to Jon Morosi: “If the Royals win Series in 5 or 6, the Houston Astros will hold distinction of being team that came closest to eliminating KC.
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