The Royals clinch a spot in the postseason for the first time since 1985 with a 3 – 1 win over the White Sox which ends the longest postseason drought in the majors. Following Detroit’s 11 – 4 loss to Minnesota, the Royals still have a shot at winning the AL Central title, trailing the Tigers by only one game.

On September 26, 2014 — The Royals clinch a spot in the postseason for the first time since 1985 with a 3 – 1 win over the White Sox which ends the longest postseason drought in the majors. Following Detroit’s 11 – 4 loss to Minnesota, the Royals still have a shot at winning the AL Central title, trailing the Tigers by only one game.

 

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