For some reason, the Royals strike out less at home than on the road in the post season.

In the post season, Royals strike out 16.7% of the time at home, 21.1% of the time on the road.

In the World Series, they strike out 16.7% of the time at home, 21.2% of the time on the road.

Kansas City’s offense works by putting the ball in play and hoping good things happen. They’ve done a better job of that in Kauffman stadium this autumn.