I watched it last night, too and was struck by how overmatched the Mets were when it came to defense--how the Royals, once they got on base in that final game, really controlled it. It was so much fun to watch!
For the record, I grew up as a Mets fan--I would say a nominal sort of fan--it was a family thing. If the Royals hadn't made me fall in love with them AND baseball in 2014, I might have been in that sad crowd of Mets fans...I truly feel sorry for those fans.
I watched it last night, too and was struck by how overmatched the Mets were when it came to defense--how the Royals, once they got on base in that final game, really controlled it. It was so much fun to watch!
For the record, I grew up as a Mets fan--I would say a nominal sort of fan--it was a family thing. If the Royals hadn't made me fall in love with them AND baseball in 2014, I might have been in that sad crowd of Mets fans...I truly feel sorry for those fans.
Great analysis of the Royals. You do a great job of bringing the backstory of baseball to fans like me. Thanks!