On Wednesday night in Kansas City, the Royals defeated the Astros in Game 5 of the ALDS by a score of 7-2 (box score). As such, the Royals will move on to the ALCS to face the Blue Jays, while the Astros will commence their offseason. When it comes to Game 5, here are the biggest takeaways ...
1. Johnny Cueto had one of his best starts as a Royal.
Cueto after the July 26 trade that brought him to Kansas City pitched well below his established standards.