Baseball, MLB Playoffs, Kansas City Royals advance to semi-finals

Oct 14, 2015

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) throws a pitch against the Houston Astros in the first inning of game 5 of the American League Division Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 14, 2015. KCP20151014102 JEFFxMOFFETT
Houston Astros starting pitcher Collin McHugh (31) throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of game 5 of the American League Division Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 14, 2015. KCP20151014103 JEFFxMOFFETT
Oct. 14, 2015 - Kansas City, MO, USA - The Kansas City Royals Kendrys Morales (25) greets teammate Lorenzo Cain after Cain scored on a single by Eric Hosmer in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros during Game 5 of the ALDS on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Houston at Kansas City, ALDS Game 5 - ZUMAm67_
Oct. 14, 2015 - Kansas City, MO, USA - Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain catches a line drive hit by the Houston Astros Carlos Correa in the fourth inning during Game 5 of the ALDS on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Houston at Kansas City, ALDS Game 5 - ZUMAm67_
Oct. 14, 2015 - Kansas City, MO, USA - The Houston Astros George Springer shouts after striking out to end the top of the third innnig against the Kansas City Royals during Game 5 of the ALDS on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Houston at Kansas City, ALDS Game 5 - ZUMAm67_
Oct. 14, 2015 - Kansas City, MO, USA - Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Johnny Cueto tips his hat after forcing a ground out for the third out in the first inning against the Houston Astros during Game 5 of the ALDS on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Houston at Kansas City, ALDS Game 5 - ZUMAm67_
Oct. 14, 2015 - Kansas City, MO, USA - The Houston Astros Colby Rasmus attempts a bunt in the second inning against the Kansas City Royals during Game 5 of the ALDS on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Houston at Kansas City, ALDS Game 5 - ZUMAm67_
Oct. 14, 2015 - Kansas City, MO, USA - A Royals fan dons moose antlers as the Kansas City Royals play host to the Houston Astros during Game 5 of the ALDS on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won, 7-2, to eliminate the Astros. Houston at Kansas City, ALDS Game 5 - ZUMAm67_
Oct. 14, 2015 - Kansas City, MO, USA - The Kansas City Royals celebrate after eliminating the Houston Astros with a 7-2 win in Game 5 of the ALDS on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Houston at Kansas City, ALDS Game 5 - ZUMAm67_
Oct. 14, 2015 - Kansas City, MO, USA - The Houston Astros gather around pitcher Dallas Keuchel in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals during Game 5 of the ALDS on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won, 7-2, to eliminate the Astros. Houston at Kansas City, ALDS Game 5 - ZUMAm67_
Oct. 14, 2015 - Kansas City, MO, USA - The Kansas City Royals celebrate after eliminating the Houston Astros with a 7-2 win in Game 5 of the ALDS on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Houston at Kansas City, ALDS Game 5 - ZUMAm67_
Oct. 14, 2015 - Kansas City, MO, USA - The Kansas City Royals Lorenzo Cain celebrates in the clubhouse after eliminating the Houston Astros with a 7-2 win in Game 5 of the ALDS on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Houston at Kansas City, ALDS Game 5 - ZUMAm67_
Oct. 14, 2015 - Kansas City, MO, USA - The Kansas City Royals celebrate in the clubhouse after eliminating the Houston Astros with a 7-2 win in Game 5 of the ALDS on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Houston at Kansas City, ALDS Game 5 - ZUMAm67_
Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) smiles after the Royals defeated the Houston Astros in game 5 of the American League Division Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 14, 2015. KCP20151014129 JEFFxMOFFETT
A Kansas City Royals fan holds up moose antlers in support of third baseman Mike Moustakas (8) after the Royals defeated the Houston Astros in game 5 of the American League Division Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 14, 2015. KCP20151014132 JEFFxMOFFETT
Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) and starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros in game 5 of the American League Division Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 14, 2015. KCP20151014136 JEFFxMOFFETT
Kansas City Royals designated hitter Kendrys Morales (25) celebrates with teammates after the Royals defeated the Houston Astros in game 5 of the American League Division Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 14, 2015. KCP20151014125 JEFFxMOFFETT
Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar (2) slides into second after hitting a double against the Houston Astros in the eighth inning of game 5 of the American League Division Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 14, 2015. KCP20151014117 JEFFxMOFFETT
October 14, 2015: Salvador Perez 13 celebrates after scoring on a double from Alex Rios 15 of the Kansas City Royals during Game 5 of the Divisional Series Playoff between the Houston Astros and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. MLB Baseball Herren USA 2015: Astros vs Royals OCT 14 - ZUMAc04_
October 14, 2015: Alex Rios 15 celebrates after scoring on a sacrifice fly from Ben Zobrist 18 of the Kansas City Royals in the fifth inning during Game 5 of the Divisional Series Playoff between the Houston Astros and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. MLB Baseball Herren USA 2015: Astros vs Royals OCT 14 - ZUMAc04_
October 14, 2015: Alcides Escobar 2 of the Kansas City Royals makes a catch falling backwards in the sixth inning during Game 5 of the Divisional Series Playoff between the Houston Astros and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. MLB Baseball Herren USA 2015: Astros vs Royals OCT 14 - ZUMAc04_
October 14, 2015: Salvador Perez 13 of the Kansas City Royals gives head coach Ned Yost 3 of the Kansas City Royals an ice bath after defeating the Houston Astros in Game 5 of the Divisional Series Playoff at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. MLB Baseball Herren USA 2015: Astros vs Royals OCT 14 - ZUMAc04_
October 14, 2015: The Kansas City Royals celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros in Game 5 of the Divisional Series Playoff to win the Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. MLB Baseball Herren USA 2015: Astros vs Royals OCT 14 - ZUMAc04_
October 14, 2015: Kansas City Royals celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game 5 of the Divisional Series Playoff between the Houston Astros and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. MLB Baseball Herren USA 2015: Astros vs Royals OCT 14 - ZUMAc04_

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) throws a pitch against the Houston Astros in the first inning of game 5 of the American League Division Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 14, 2015. KCP20151014102 JEFFxMOFFETT

Houston Astros starting pitcher Collin McHugh (31) throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of game 5 of the American League Division Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 14, 2015. KCP20151014103 JEFFxMOFFETT

Oct. 14, 2015 - Kansas City, MO, USA - The Houston Astros Colby Rasmus attempts a bunt in the second inning against the Kansas City Royals during Game 5 of the ALDS on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Houston at Kansas City, ALDS Game 5 - ZUMAm67_

Oct. 14, 2015 - Kansas City, MO, USA - The Kansas City Royals celebrate after eliminating the Houston Astros with a 7-2 win in Game 5 of the ALDS on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Houston at Kansas City, ALDS Game 5 - ZUMAm67_

Oct. 14, 2015 - Kansas City, MO, USA - The Kansas City Royals celebrate after eliminating the Houston Astros with a 7-2 win in Game 5 of the ALDS on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Houston at Kansas City, ALDS Game 5 - ZUMAm67_

Oct. 14, 2015 - Kansas City, MO, USA - The Kansas City Royals Lorenzo Cain celebrates in the clubhouse after eliminating the Houston Astros with a 7-2 win in Game 5 of the ALDS on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Houston at Kansas City, ALDS Game 5 - ZUMAm67_

Oct. 14, 2015 - Kansas City, MO, USA - The Kansas City Royals celebrate in the clubhouse after eliminating the Houston Astros with a 7-2 win in Game 5 of the ALDS on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Houston at Kansas City, ALDS Game 5 - ZUMAm67_

Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) smiles after the Royals defeated the Houston Astros in game 5 of the American League Division Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 14, 2015. KCP20151014129 JEFFxMOFFETT

A Kansas City Royals fan holds up moose antlers in support of third baseman Mike Moustakas (8) after the Royals defeated the Houston Astros in game 5 of the American League Division Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 14, 2015. KCP20151014132 JEFFxMOFFETT

Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) and starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros in game 5 of the American League Division Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 14, 2015. KCP20151014136 JEFFxMOFFETT

Kansas City Royals designated hitter Kendrys Morales (25) celebrates with teammates after the Royals defeated the Houston Astros in game 5 of the American League Division Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 14, 2015. KCP20151014125 JEFFxMOFFETT

Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar (2) slides into second after hitting a double against the Houston Astros in the eighth inning of game 5 of the American League Division Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on October 14, 2015. KCP20151014117 JEFFxMOFFETT

October 14, 2015: The Kansas City Royals celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros in Game 5 of the Divisional Series Playoff to win the Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. MLB Baseball Herren USA 2015: Astros vs Royals OCT 14 - ZUMAc04_