It’s a strange sight to see Alex Gordon batting eighth in the Royals’ lineup.
He’s been a staple in the leadoff spot or the middle of the order since returning from a sojourn to Class AAA Omaha in 2010 to learn the outfield craft.
Gordon, 31, batted lower than sixth in Ned Yost’s lineup three times from 2011-2014, but he’s been locked into the No. 8 hole in all 13 games during the 2015 postseason.
He missed nearly two months after suffering a July 8 groin injury and scuffled a bit after returning to the lineup in September, prompting him to slide down the batting order.