The Kansas City Royals have worked a miracle. After clinching a spot in the Wild Card game, the team advanced into the playoffs with a nerve-wracking 12-inning match that ended in a 9-8 victory over the Oakland Athletics. The Royals kept Kansas City on edge as they took the first two games of the American League Division Series into extra-innings. In both games the Royals pulled through beating the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 and then 4-1. Sunday, the Royals came home to Kansas City and delivered a stunning victory, smashing the Angels 8-3. The Royals have made it to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 1985 when Kansas City won the World Series.
On this edition of Up to Date, Steve Kraske talks with Royals announcer Steve Physioc about the moment that brought Kansas City back to the playoffs, "the absolute joy" at Kauffman Stadium last night, and the energy of Kansas City's loyal fans. Plus, we look at what the team needs to defeat the Baltimore Orioles in the American League Championship Series.
Guest:
- Steve Physioc is an announcer on the Royals Radio Network and has been with the Kansas City Royals for three seasons. He was awarded a Mid-America Emmy in 2013 for his outstanding work on the Royals broadcasts.
