KC got here by sweeping the Orioles in the ALCS. San Francisco advanced by beating the Cardinals in five games in the NLCS.
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Just as in ‘85, the Royals have home-field advantage in the Series. This time, it’s by virtue of the American League winning the All-Star Game in July. Royals closer Greg Holland pitched a perfect seventh inning in that game.
Dates and television information:
Game 1: Giants 7, Royals 1
Game 2: Royals 7, Giants 2
Game 3: Royals 3, Giants 2
Game 4: Giants 11, Royals 4
Game 5: Giants 5, Royals 0
Game 6: Royals 10, Giants 0
Game 7: Giants 3, Royals 2 (Giants win series 4-3)
