Royals celebrate advancing to second straight World Series (PHOTOS)
Thanks to their victory in Game 6 of the ALCS on Friday night, the Kansas City Royals become back-to-back AL pennant winners and will take on the New York Mets in the World Series starting on Tuesday, October 27.
As is the custom for teams that emerge on top of hard-fought postseason series, the Royals were in a celebratory mood on Friday night - and rightly so, considering how dominant they were against the powerful Toronto Blue Jays for most of the ALCS.
It’s just the beginning. #TakeTheCrown #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/YGzYX51iSd
— Royals (@Royals) October 24, 2015
Of course, after coming up just short in Game 7 of the World Series last October, the Royals head back into the Fall Classic with some serious 'unfinished business'. Owner David Glass said as much on Friday, as quoted by the Kansas City Star's Andy McCullough on Twitter:
As for the rest of their post-win antics, the Royals' official Twitter page was one account that shared some glimpses into the on-field and in-clubhouse revelry:
Hug it out! #TakeTheCrown pic.twitter.com/w3rBClwtZa
— Royals (@Royals) October 24, 2015
Squad selfie ✌️ #TakeThePicture pic.twitter.com/7UIqYWdZYP
— Royals (@Royals) October 24, 2015
Time to celebrate!! #TakeTheCrown pic.twitter.com/wtXXegpxvx
— Royals (@Royals) October 24, 2015
FIRED UP!! Next stop: #WorldSeries! #TakeTheCrown pic.twitter.com/wevgdpHfcL
— Royals (@Royals) October 24, 2015
That feeling when you're going to the World Series ? #TakeTheCrown pic.twitter.com/rd7yCgIYvR
— Royals (@Royals) October 24, 2015
No words, just feel like jumping for joy! #WorldSeries Bound... #TakeTheCrown pic.twitter.com/GuBcIjlgHi
— Jeremy Guthrie (@TheRealJGuts) October 24, 2015
Next up for K.C.: off-days (which apparently include friendly visits to Kansas City Chiefs games), media obligations and practice sessions as everyone affiliated with both teams prepares for what looks to be a rather epic showdown.