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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The latest on the World Series, where the New York Mets are trying to pull even with the Kansas City Royals in Game 2 on Wednesday night (all times local):

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Video and photos showing pine tar on Salvador Perez's shin guard in Game 1 created quite a buzz online.

Cameras caught the Kansas City catcher dabbing his fingers in the sticky substance on the side of his leg as he crouched behind the plate.

Royals manager Ned Yost was asked Wednesday if he was surprised the subject was even brought up.