Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez celebrates after hitting an RBI triple during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
By Dave Skretta AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals could have long ago given up on the season. Would have…
