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AL wild card game: A's at Royals

Mike Moustakas sprays the bubbly with his teammates in the locker room.
Mike Moustakas sprays the bubbly with his teammates in the locker room.
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Alcides Escobar dumps Gatorade on Salvador Perez after his hit a walk-off single to defeat the Athletics.
Alcides Escobar dumps Gatorade on Salvador Perez after his hit a walk-off single to defeat the Athletics.
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Royals fans celebrate like its 1985 -- the last time they were in the playoffs.
Royals fans celebrate like its 1985 -- the last time they were in the playoffs.
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Greg Holland celebrates with fans after defeating the Athletics 9-8 in 12 innings.
Greg Holland celebrates with fans after defeating the Athletics 9-8 in 12 innings.
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Salvador Perez celebrates after his game-winning RBI single in the 12th inning.
Salvador Perez celebrates after his game-winning RBI single in the 12th inning.
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The Royals celebrate after catcher Salvador Perez hits a walk-off single in the 12th inning to advance to the ALDS.
The Royals celebrate after catcher Salvador Perez hits a walk-off single in the 12th inning to advance to the ALDS.
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Eric Hosmer scores on a wild pitch in the eighth inning.
Eric Hosmer scores on a wild pitch in the eighth inning.
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Lorenzo Cain celebrates with teammates after scoring in the eighth inning.
Lorenzo Cain celebrates with teammates after scoring in the eighth inning.
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A Royals fan holds a sign that says "I believe."
A Royals fan holds a sign that says "I believe."
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Josh Donaldson reacts as he rounds third base on the three-run home run by Brandon Moss.
Josh Donaldson reacts as he rounds third base on the three-run home run by Brandon Moss.
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Brandon Moss hits his second home run on the evening -- a three run bomb -- that gives the Royals the lead in the sixth inning.
Brandon Moss hits his second home run on the evening -- a three run bomb -- that gives the Royals the lead in the sixth inning.
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Fireballer Yordano Ventura, normally a starter, comes in to relieve James Shields in the sixth inning and gives up a three-run home run to Brandon Moss.
Fireballer Yordano Ventura, normally a starter, comes in to relieve James Shields in the sixth inning and gives up a three-run home run to Brandon Moss.
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James Shields is removed from the game in the fifth inning. He allows two earned runs in 5+ innings. Flamethrower Yordano Ventura enters the game. His fastball averaged 96.8 mph in regular season.
James Shields is removed from the game in the fifth inning. He allows two earned runs in 5+ innings. Flamethrower Yordano Ventura enters the game. His fastball averaged 96.8 mph in regular season.
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Eric Hosmer gives the Royals a 3-2 lead in the third inning with an RBI single. .
Eric Hosmer gives the Royals a 3-2 lead in the third inning with an RBI single. .
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Lorenzo Cain is pumped after driving in the tying on an RBI double in the third inning. Royals 2, A's 2.
Lorenzo Cain is pumped after driving in the tying on an RBI double in the third inning. Royals 2, A's 2.
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Jon Lester has allowed three runs on five hits through three innings.
Jon Lester has allowed three runs on five hits through three innings.
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Royals fans are decked out in blue.
Royals fans are decked out in blue.
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Eric Hosmer is tagged out at home by Athletics catcher Geovany Soto to end the first inning.
Eric Hosmer is tagged out at home by Athletics catcher Geovany Soto to end the first inning.
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Brandon Moss hits a 407-foot, two-run home run in the first inning against the Royals.
Brandon Moss hits a 407-foot, two-run home run in the first inning against the Royals.
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Former Royals great George Brett takes in the scene prior to the AL wild card game.
Former Royals great George Brett takes in the scene prior to the AL wild card game.
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Sean Doolittle and the rest of the A's warm up before the game.
Sean Doolittle and the rest of the A's warm up before the game.
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Royals' Alex Gordon prepares for batting practice.
Royals' Alex Gordon prepares for batting practice.
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Oakland's dugout is stocked with postseason gum.
Oakland's dugout is stocked with postseason gum.
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A fan wears a Royals t-shirt as he tries to get autographs.
A fan wears a Royals t-shirt as he tries to get autographs.
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Royals' Jayson Nix takes infield practice before the wild game against the Athletics.
Royals' Jayson Nix takes infield practice before the wild game against the Athletics.
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Manager Ned Yost led the Royals to the postseason for the first time in 29 years.
Manager Ned Yost led the Royals to the postseason for the first time in 29 years.
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