The Royals were once known for their great defense, and while last year’s club couldn’t live up to that reputation, they still had their moments. Here are the top defensive plays of 2018.
May 23 - Gordo lays out against Francisco Pena
Alex Gordon showed his defense was as good as ever this year, winning his sixth Gold Glove. In St. Louis, I’m sure the “Best Fans in Baseball” could appreciate this highlight reel play, when he robbed Francisco Pena of certain extra bases by laying out and snagging the line drive for an out.