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For Royals, keeping the line moving starts with Alcides Escobar and Ben Zobrist

NEW YORK

The top two in the Royals batting order continue pile up the playoff numbers and win postseason games.

Leadoff hitter Alcides Escobar and No. 2 hitter Ben Zobrist did what they do best in the batter’s box in the Royals’ 5-3 victory over the Mets in Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday.

That doesn’t always mean a base hit, although they both reached milestones.

Zobrist started the Royals’ game-winning really with a one-out walk against Mets’ relief pitcher Tyler Clippard.

The Royals trailed 3-2 at the time and were down to their final six outs.