After 17 straight Major League stolen bases over three seasons, Gore was thrown out for the first time in the regular season, thanks to the combination of closer Cody Allen and catcher Roberto Perez.
The out came at a crucial time: The Royals had pulled within 4-3 with none out in the ninth on Salvador Perez's home run, and Gore pinch-ran for Alex Gordon, who had walked.
With Alcides Escobar at the plate, Gore waited until the second pitch before taking off for second.