It was only ahead of last Sunday's series finale against the Minnesota Twins that the Kansas City Royals sat within shouting distance of the final AL Wild Card spot, just a single game behind the Seattle Mariners.
But the Royals proved that a week and bit can change everything, as while nearly everyone in the Wild Card field got hot, the Royals dropped both of their series, going 2-5.
This now places them 6.5 games back from the Houston Astros for that elusive sixth and final postseason spot in the American League.
While mathematically the Royals still have a shot, it seems like only a miracle could save them now.