Photos: Kansas City Royals defeat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 in 2014 MLB baseball’s playoffs
October 3, 2014
Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas (8) celebrates with Salvador Perez after Moustakas hits a solo home run in the 11th inning of an American League Division Series baseball game Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. The Royals won the game 3-2. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain leaps to catch a fly ball hit by the Los Angeles Angels' Kole Calhoun in the first inning of a American League Division Series baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain misses, but right fielder Norichika Aoki, right, leaps at the wall to catch a fly ball hit by the Los Angeles Angels' Howie Kendrick to end the sixth inning of a American League Division Series baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas hits a solo home run in the 11th inning of an American League Division Series baseball game Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. The Royals won the game 3-2. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain (6) is congratulated by teammates after leaping to catch a fly ball hit by the Los Angeles Angels' Kole Calhoun in the first inning of a American League Division Series baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar, left, runs out of the way as left fielder Josh Hamilton slides to catch a fly ball hit by the Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon in the second inning of game one of the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD12 )
Los Angeles Angels bench congratulates Chris Iannetta (17) after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a American League Division Series baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Fans show signs during the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD03 )
Los Angeles Angels third base coach Gary DiSarcina congratulates Chris Iannetta after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a American League Division Series baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jason Vargas, right, stands on the mound as Los Angeles Angels' David Freese rounds third after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning of a American League Division Series baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver throws to the plate in the first inning of a American League Division Series baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas, left, celebrates with Salvador Perez after Moustakas hits a solo home run in the 11th inning of an American League Division Series baseball game Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. The Royals won the game 3-2. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jason Vargas throws to the plate in the first inning of a American League Division Series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver is congratulated by teammates after the first inning of game one of the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-WEAVER-KD10 )
Kansas City Royals' Norichika Aoki out at first on a tag by Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols to end the first inning of a American League Division Series baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain, left, leaps but misses the ball as right fielder Norichika Aoki makes the catch into the wall on a fly ball hit by Los Angeles Angels' Howie Kendrick in the sixth inning of a American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD15 )
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jason Vargas lets out a breath after getting out of the first inning of a American League Division Series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia, center, talks with the umpire prior to playing against the Kansas City Royals in an American League Division Series baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar, right, leaps away from Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer slide to complete a double play to get Billy Butler at first in the second inning of a American League Division Series baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Los Angeles Angels fans react in the sixth inning of a American League Division Series playing against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD15 )
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer, center, congratulates Mike Moustakas, left, for scoring on a double by Alcides Escobar in the third inning of a American League Division Series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Kansas City Royals' Norichika Aoki rounds first after hitting a single against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of a American League Division Series baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas (#8) and Eric Hosmer (#35) celebrate their win over the Angels after the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD17 )
Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (#4) watches the ball hit by Angels' Chris Iannetta (not pictured) go over the fence for a homerun in the bottom of the third inning of a American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD14 )
Kansas City Royals' Lorenzo Cain (#6) celebrates their win over the Angels with teammates Mike Moustakas (#8) and Eric Hosmer (#35) after the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD16 )
Angels' Erick Aybar (#2) is called out for swinging at strike three in the bottom of the 11th inningat they play the Royals in the first inning of a American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD18 )
Angels' Chris Iannetta (#17) is congratulated by Mike Trout (#27) after hitting a solo homerun in the bottom of the third inning in the first inning of a American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD15 )
Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain leaps to catch a fly ball hit by the Los Angeles Angels' Kole Calhoun in the first inning of a American League Division Series baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Kansas City Royals' Terrance Gore slides under Los Angeles Angels second baseman Howie Kendrick leaping to catch the ball on a steal of second base in the 10th inning of an American League Division Series baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain slides to catch a line drive hit by the Los Angeles Angels' Erick Aybar to end the second inning of a American League Division Series baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Los Angeles Angels bench reacts to David Freese (6) returning to the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning of a American League Division Series baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (#17) hits a solo homerun in the bottom of the third inning in the first inning of a American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD13 )
Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon gets congratulations from teammates in the dugout after scoring on an RBI fly ball hit by Salvador Perez in the fifth inning of a American League Division Series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar forces out Royals' Eric Hosmer (#35) and throws to complete the double play in the second inning of game one in the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-WEAVER-KD16 )
Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout prior to a American League Division Series baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Los Angeles Angels' Chris Iannetta (17) slides safely into second to beat the throw to Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar on a wild pitch as Omar Infante (14) looks on in the eighth inning of a American League Division Series baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Los Angeles Angels left fielder Josh Hamilton cannot reach an RBI double by Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar to score Eric Hosmer in the third inning of an American League Division Series baseball game against at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver stretches out prior to taking the mound against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of an American League Division Series baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
A quiet stadium prior to a American League Division Series baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Angels at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Los Angeles Angels bench coach Dino Ebel walks toward the batting catch prior to a American League Division Series baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Major League Baseball executive Joe Torre, right, talks with Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer prior to a American League Division Series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Los Angeles Angels batting coach Don Baylor looks on during batting practice prior to a American League Division Series baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Los Angeles Angels during batting practiceprior to a American League Division Series baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Los Angeles Angels batting coach Don Baylor looks on during batting practice prior to a American League Division Series baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Major League Baseball executive Joe Torre talks with Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost (3) prior to a American League Division Series baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Major League Baseball executive Joe Torre talks with Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost (3) prior to a American League Division Series baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Los Angeles Angels batting practice prior to a American League Division Series baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
Fans enter the gates for the first game of the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD02 )
Royals itcher Jeremy Guthrie (#11) signs autographs by the bullpen before the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD04 )
Fans wait in line for the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD01 )
Angels Manager Mike Scioscia and bench coach Dino Ebel before batting practice during the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD06 )
Angels Mike Trout during batting practice before the first game of theAmerican League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD07 )
Angels pitcher Matt Shoemaker throws before the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD05 )
Joe Torre (center) talks with Angels manager Mike Scioscia and hitting coach Don Baylor during batting practice of the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD08 )
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jason Vargas, right, talks with catcher Salvador Perez in the sixth inning of a American League Division Series against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD15 )
Angels catcher Chris Iannetta (#17) slides into second base safely in the first game of the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD20 )
Fans use the thunder sticks and bring out the Rally Monkey in the first game of the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD19 )
Fans show signs during the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD21 )
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver throws to the plate in the first inning of game one in the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-WEAVER-KD11 )
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver throws to the plate in the first inning of game one of the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD09 )
Angels' Mike Trout (#27) reacts after having a strike called against hime as they play the Royals in the first game of the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday October 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Durflinger/San Gabriel Valley Tribune) ( 1002_SPO_SGN-L-ANGELS-KD22 )
Los Angeles Angels American League Western Division Champions sign in centerfield prior to an American League Division Series baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News)
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver walks towards the dugout with pitching coach Mike Butcher (23) prior to an American League Division Series baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News) ( Royals, Angels, Baseball )
The on deck circle prior to an American League Division Series baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/ Pasadena Star-News)
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