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Royals Keep Coming Back, and Advance to a Division Series - The New York Times
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Whit Merrifield embraces Alex Gordon of the Kansas City Royals as News Photo - Getty Images
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Seventh Straight Series Win as Royals Hold Off Red Sox - The New York Times
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Royals' Patience Finally Rewarded With Playoff Push - The New York Times
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Lorenzo Cain, Alex Gordon, and Wei-yin Chen by Ed Zurga
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Whit Merrifield embraces Alex Gordon of the Kansas City Royals as News Photo - Getty Images
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Thank You, Alex – Bleeding Royal Blue
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The D On Austin Jackson's Tigers Cap Also Stood For Defense
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Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon (4) celebrates with Christian Colon after scoring on a Mike Moustakas single in the fourth inning during a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Thursday, Aug. 14