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Cheer up, Francisco Lindor — there will be other 22-game winning streaks, right? The Cleveland Indians shortstop was forced out at second base in seventh inning Friday night at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Royals Snap Indians' Winning Streak At 22 Games, Four Short Of Record

11:42pm September 15, 2017

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

A day after they needed a final-out double to reach extra innings against Kansas City and get their 22nd win, Cleveland finally fell. The 4-3 loss is the Indians' first in more than three weeks.

Jay Bruce of the Cleveland Indians celebrates with teammates after hitting a game-winning double off Brandon Maurer of the Kansas City Royals during the 10th inning Thursday at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

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Close Call, But Indians Pass Cubs, Set Sights On Longest MLB Winning Streak

11:17pm September 14, 2017

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

In their 21-game winning streak, Cleveland had never trailed entering the ninth inning, but were down 2-1 Thursday night against Kansas City. They won 3-2 in the 10th inning to keep the streak alive.

Eric Hosmer of the Kansas City Royals celebrates with his teammates after scoring a run to tie the game in the ninth inning against the New York Mets during Game 5 of the 2015 World Series.

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Kansas City Royals Win World Series For First Time In 30 Years

2:11pm November 02, 2015

by Camila Domonoske

The Mets' Matt Harvey pitched eight scoreless innings — but the Royals tied it up in the ninth, and secured the title, in dramatic fashion, in the 12th. The final tally: 7-2.

Mike Moustakas #8, Ben Zobrist #18, Eric Hosmer #35 and Alcides Escobar #2 of the Kansas City Royals celebrate after defeating the New York Mets by a score of 5-3 to win Game Four of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field on Saturday night.

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Royals Lead 3-1 Over Mets In World Series

3:23pm November 01, 2015

Kansas City beat the Mets 5-3, despite the rookie-fueled Mets' control in the first half of Game 4. A late Royals rally put Kansas City one win closer to the championship title.

New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard throws before Game 2 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Game 3 is Friday night in New York.

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Doing More With Less: How The Mets Found Success In Youth, Discipline And Luck

4:06pm October 30, 2015

by Joel Rose

Though they trail the Kansas City Royals 2-0 in the World Series, here's a look at how the Mets found success in youth and luck after their finances took a hit following the Bernie Madoff scandal.

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Johnny Cueto of the Kansas City Royals throws a pitch in the third inning Wednesday night against the New York Mets in Game Two of the 2015 World Series in Kansas City.

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Cueto's Complete Domination: World Series Game 2 In Numbers And Images

11:33pm October 28, 2015

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

Starting pitcher Johnny Cueto pitched all nine innings for the Royals, giving the bullpen a break after Game 1's 14-inning marathon. He allowed two singles and three walks in the complete game.

Alex Gordon and Eric Hosmer (center) of the Kansas City Royals celebrate defeating the New York Mets 5-4 in Game One of the 2015 World Series on Tuesday night in Kansas City.

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A Long Night In Kansas City: World Series Game 1 In Numbers And Images

1:45am October 28, 2015

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

In the longest opening match in World Series history, the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Mets, 5 to 4.

The New York Mets' Daniel Murphy celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the National League Championship series against the Chicago Cubs last week.

The Powerful Player To Watch As The World Series Gets Underway

1:31pm October 27, 2015

by Tom Goldman

Daniel Murphy has been having a spectacular postseason at the plate. He's one of the players New York is counting on against the tough Kansas City lineup.

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Kansas City Public Library Lobs Ball At Toronto Public Library And They Hit Back

7:41am October 23, 2015

by David Greene

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Fans celebrate the Giants' victory during a television-viewing event at the Civic Center in San Francisco.

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World Series: Madison Bumgarner Carries Giants To 3rd Title In 5 Years

10:38am October 30, 2014

by Chris Hopkins

Madison Bumgarner won Game 1 of this World Series, throwing seven innings and giving up one run. He won Game 5 with a complete game shutout. On Wednesday night, on two days' rest, he finished the job.