Royals retreat to familiar territory
— -- SAN FRANCISCO -- The 110th World Series is returning to Kauffman Stadium, which means it's time to break out the moist towelettes and settle in for some smoked brisket and a side of beans and slaw. The final leg of the Fall Classic will also mark a return to action by the Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler -- aka "Country Breakfast'' -- who is anxious to be liberated after spending several days in the baseball version of the witness protection program.
With a 5-0 loss to Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, the Royals will leave Steve Perry, Carlos Santana, flocks of seagulls, cable cars and double-switches behind for more familiar surroundings and a chance to win their first world championship in 29 years. They'll have to do it by taking two straight from a Giants team that has to feel blessed by destiny in its quest for a third title since 2010. This is, after all, an even-numbered year.
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