Royals pitcher Danny Duffy picked up his sixth win of the season Friday in a 3-1 Kansas City victory over the Rangers.
But this win meant much more for Duffy than picking up another game in the AL wild-card chase.
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"I just want to say one thing, not to veer away from your question, but my effort tonight was for my buddy Liam," Duffy said, via The Kansas City Star. "He lost his life a while ago, about a week ago and my heart goes to the Shipleys, they’re wonderful people and I dedicate my performance tonight to Liam, that’s for sure.