Kansas City Royals: Top 5 Playoff Moments from 2014

Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer – Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

4) A postseason full of go-ahead home runs

The Royals, who finished last in the league in balls put over the wall, were led in the postseason by the long ball. First, in game one of the ALDS, Mike Moustakas hit the go-ahead solo shot in the top of the 11th that proved to be the difference. Moustakas also had a home run during the ALCS in Baltimore.

Hosmer and Moustakas, who combined for just 24 home runs during the regular season, have blasted 6 total this post season

The very next night, Eric Hosmer, with a runner on, hit a shot into the right field bullpen of Anaheim. This went on to lead the Royals to a second straight victory of the ALDS.

Hosmer and Moustakas, who combined for just 24 home runs during the regular season, have blasted 6 total this post season – two by Hosmer, and four by Moustakas.

Lastly, Alex Gordon hit yet another Royals’ go-ahead home run in the 10th inning of Game 1 of the ALCS at Camden Yards. This just topped off the Royals postseason power surge. A miraculous way for the team criticized for lacking home run hitters to sweep through the American League side of the playoffs.