KC 2, BAL 1; Royals move on

I won't repeat my comments from Bluesky at too much length, but again: these best-of-three series don't work for some reason. It feels like there's some kind of psychological shadow cast over the teams -- they're thinking too far ahead, they're paralyzed by how little time there is, idk. Like, if you're going to add more layers to the postseason, add the entire layer, in a way that doesn't reset a whole six-month season in a way that seems functionally random?

But enough about how I'm an old crank; points!

Henderson 0

Santander 1

Witt Jr. 2

The italics mean these two gents are done, although Henderson did nothing and is the short series' LVP; Witt Jr. the clear MVP here. Os' Mullins a likely Victorino despite the sweep.

Brady climbs into a tie for first but loses another pick. Not a huge blight on the pool generally, but these series can take folks out of it fast.

Back to gnawing my cuticles in front of the nightcap; see you later this evening!