Recaps here at Royals Review are an interesting thing. Yes, we’re here to provide contextualization and show highlights. But we primarily write game threads and recaps to be digital water coolers around which our community can congregate. We don’t have the same ability to ask postgame questions to Mike Matheny. You want that, go to the Kansas City Star or MLB.com or The Athletic.
So, dear reader, allow me to make a confession: I did not watch this game. I, instead, watched some anime and practiced guitar and had a snack. It was a lovely evening.