NEW YORK
The best Royals team in a generation assembled for one last time at 12:34 a.m. local time, converging in the center of Citi Field, the last mountain this group ascended. With a 7-2 victory in 12 innings over the Mets, the Royals captured the 111th World Series in five games, collected their first title since 1985 and provided a lifetime of memories for the fans who stuck with this franchise through 29 years without a playoff appearance.
This group, assembled by general manager Dayton Moore, shepherded through the season by manager Ned Yost, stands alone atop Major league Baseball.