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Kansas City Royals pitcher Angel Zerpa walks off the field after walking home a run against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Kansas City Royals pitcher Angel Zerpa walks off the field after walking home a run against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha (52) is relieved by Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro (33) during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York.

Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha (52) is relieved by Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro (33) during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York.

Kansas City Royals pitcher John Schreiber reacts after walking in a run with the bases loaded against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Kansas City Royals pitcher John Schreiber reacts after walking in a run with the bases loaded against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha (52) walks off the mound after being relieved during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha (52) walks off the mound after being relieved during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Kansas City Royals pitcher Sam Long (73) hands the ball to Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro (33) as he leaves the game during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Kansas City Royals pitcher Sam Long (73) hands the ball to Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro (33) as he leaves the game during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Kansas City Royals pitcher Angel Zerpa (61) delivers against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Kansas City Royals pitcher Angel Zerpa (61) delivers against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. (7) argues with home plate umpire Adam Hamari (78) after being called out on strikes during the ninth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. (7) argues with home plate umpire Adam Hamari (78) after being called out on strikes during the ninth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Lorenzen (24) walks off the field during the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Lorenzen (24) walks off the field during the seventh inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

From left, Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (11), pitcher Michael Wacha (52) and catcher Salvador Perez (13) talk on the mound during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

From left, Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (11), pitcher Michael Wacha (52) and catcher Salvador Perez (13) talk on the mound during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the American League baseball division series, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)