Five days before opening the season in Kansas City, the Royals vociferously objected to a report that suggested they would seek revenge against the New York Mets for an incident that took place during Game 3 of the 2015 World Series.
A story published Tuesday by the newspaper Newsday cited anonymous “industry sources,” saying the Royals had been “quietly signaling their intent to seek retribution against the Mets” during opening night on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium. The sources indicated the Royals were still upset by Mets starter Noah Syndergaard, who opened Game 3 in New York by throwing a fastball up and in on leadoff man Alcides Escobar.