Ep 17. 2014 ALCS, Game 1: Royals at Orioles
- October 10, 2014
In the 2014 ALCS, Game 1: Royals at Orioles, two top teams in the American League compete for a chance to advance to the World Series. The Kansas City Royals, who had a dramatic postseason run, face off against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland.
As the game begins, the Royals send out James Shields to the mound, while the Orioles counter with Chris Tillman. Both pitchers had solid regular seasons and were instrumental in their respective teams' success.
The game starts slowly, with both teams struggling to get any hits on the board. However, in the 3rd inning, Baltimore gets on the scoreboard with a home run from Nelson Cruz. The crowd erupts in cheers, and the Orioles gain a much-needed lead.
The Royals respond in the top of the 4th inning, with a home run from catcher Salvador Perez. The game is now tied, and both teams are locked in a tight battle for the lead.
As the game progresses, both teams have opportunities to take the lead, but the score remains tied after the 9th inning. The game goes into extra innings, and tensions run high as both teams fight to gain the upper hand.
In the top of the 10th inning, the Royals break the tie with a double from Alcides Escobar, which brings in the go-ahead run. The Orioles attempt to rally in the bottom of the inning, but the Royals' closer, Greg Holland, shuts them down and secures the victory for Kansas City.
The game ends with a final score of 8-6, in favor of the Royals. It was a hard-fought battle between two talented teams, and the outcome could have gone either way. Kansas City's Perez and Baltimore's Cruz were two of the standout players of the game, each hitting a home run and contributing to their team's efforts.
Overall, the game was a thrilling start to the ALCS, and fans on both sides were on the edge of their seats throughout the entire matchup. With Game 2 just around the corner, both teams will need to regroup and come up with new strategies if they hope to win the series and earn a chance at the World Series.