Here is a look at some notable facts and figures from Game 2.
• Since the Championship Series moved to a best-of-seven format in 1985, the Royals are the 26th team to take a 2-0 series lead. Of the previous 25 teams, 22 advanced to the World Series. The only exceptions are the 2004 Yankees (vs. Red Sox), 1985 Blue Jays (vs. Royals) and '85 Dodgers (vs. Cardinals).
• The Royals are 6-0 in the ALCS over the past two years, after sweeping the Orioles in 2014. They have won nine straight ALCS games, going back to the 1985 series against the Blue Jays.