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Royals Thankful For Home Field Advantage, But Not Everyone Likes How It Is Decided

Jeremy Bernfeld
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KCUR

The fact that the Kansas City Royals have home field advantage in the World Series has rekindled debate.

It’s traced back to a July night in Minnesota, better known for the All-Star farewell to New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter. The American League won the game and that’s why the Royals have three and potentially four home games with a possible seventh game in the World Series.

Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell, the A.L. All-Star manager this year, says the All-Star result should not determine the home field advantage.

“I think the overall interleague record is probably more reflective of the American and National League’s ability to stack up against one another,” said Farrell. “That’s my personal opinion. I’m certainly not going to change it, but that’s just my view.”

Royals manager Ned Yost acknowledged Farrell Monday in his opening remarks.

“I appreciate the efforts of John Farrell and the American League All-Stars for providing that for us this year,” Yost said, referring to the home field advantage.

Royals fans appreciate it, too.

Game 6 at Kauffman Stadium starts at 7:07 Tuesday.

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