It's no secret at this point that the Kansas City Royals are in a fight for the ages, as they attempt to surmount the odds and reach the postseason for the second consecutive season after an eight-year hiatus from 2016 to 2023.
Their focus should first and foremost be on the tasks ahead of them and controlling what they can control. That being said, in a tight race like this, the Royals will need to receive some breaks elsewhere if they are to overcome the current three game gap between them and the Seattle Mariners for the final Wild Card spot.