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Royals take a step back with an eye on one more run in 2017

Who is the Royals’ 2016 MVP?

The logical answer is first baseman Eric Hosmer, who has 101 RBIs to go with 24 homers. Hosmer got off to incredible start to the season and was batting .330 in early June.

But in 101 games since June 3, Hosmer is batting .235 with a .304 on-base percentage and a .678 on base-plus-slugging percentage.

How about designated hitter Kendrys Morales? His season has much different than that of Hosmer. Morales had an abysmal start and was batting .185 on May 29. But in 103 games since, he’s hitting .