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Royals beat Mets, take first baseball World Series title in 30 years

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Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer celebrates with teammates after they defeat the New York Mets in Game Five of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field on November 1, 2015

New York (AFP) - Sparked by the most amazing rally in a comeback-filled playoff run, the Kansas City Royals captured their first World Series title in 30 years by defeating the New York Mets 7-2 in 12 innings.

The Royals took Major League Baseball's best-of-seven championship final four games to one after scoring twice in the ninth inning to equalize and break open the contest with five runs in the last inning.