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In dugout with Royals during Edinson Volquez’s Game 1 World Series drama

In dugout with Royals during Edinson Volquez’s Game 1 World Series drama

Released Tuesday, 26th May 2020
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In dugout with Royals during Edinson Volquez’s Game 1 World Series drama

In dugout with Royals during Edinson Volquez’s Game 1 World Series drama

In dugout with Royals during Edinson Volquez’s Game 1 World Series drama

In dugout with Royals during Edinson Volquez’s Game 1 World Series drama

Tuesday, 26th May 2020
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Game 1 of the 2015 World Series arrived on the same day as the death of Edinson Volquez’s father, Danio. The news reached Royals general manager Dayton Moore, who relayed it to manager Ned Yost, before Volquez knew. With game time approaching and Volquez slated to take the ball for the Royals, a decision was needed. Would the team let Volquez know?The team made the call in consultation with the Volquez family. Edinson wouldn’t be told. He pitched six solid innings and the Royals went on to win in 14 innings. On today’s SportsBeat KC, Yost recounts the hours before the game and what communication was happening behind the scenes with Star columnist Vahe Gregorian and host Blair Kerkhoff.Story links:In postseason of epic Royals comebacks, none were more poignant than Edinson Volquez’sRelive the crowing of the 2015 Royals: Here’s how they won it in Game 5Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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