Can the Royals keep it going?

The team that lost 106 games a year ago is one of the final four in the American League playoffs, and the Royals, fresh off their sweep of the Baltimore Orioles in the Wild Card round, take on the New York Yankees. Game 1 of the AL Division Series begins Saturday, and beat writer Jaylon Thompson breaks it down.

We discuss the Royals momentum built on pitching and defense, matchups and star power. In Bobby Witt Jr., Aaron Judge, Juan Soto this series has three of baseball’s best. Oh, and the history. They teams haven’t met in the playoffs in more than four decades, but their postseason battles were baseball’s most intense.

What will it take for the Royals to keep their magical season alive?

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