### Royals Celebrate Exciting Victory as Future Prospects and Personal Stories Shine

The Kansas City Royals exuded confidence in their clubhouse following a triumphant Game 2 victory in New York. Salvador Perez, who showcased his power with a home run in the game, summed up the team's mood succinctly: "We're here for a reason. Now we go home, and hopefully, we can win there, too."

Jazz Chisholm echoed Perez's confidence, expressing unwavering belief in his team's potential despite missed opportunities. "It still feels the same that we're gonna win it," said Chisholm. He maintained that the Royals remain unfazed, ready to continue their strong performance at home. Chisholm remarked, "We're gonna go out there and do our thing still. We still don't feel like any team is better than us. We had a lot of missed opportunities tonight, so they just got lucky."

In a more personal revelation, Royals' player Lucas Erceg opened up about his battle with alcoholism, speaking candidly with Anne Rogers. Erceg emphasized the unexpected and overwhelming support he has received since becoming sober. "To this day, I haven't run into anybody who has had an issue with me telling them I'm sober, a recovering alcoholic," he shared. "Nobody's made fun of me, everyone has respected my decision, they've all supported me." Erceg admitted that he had feared judgment, but instead found unwavering encouragement from those around him.

Meanwhile, Matt Martell from Fangraphs delved into the on-field drama surrounding a controversial call during Jazz Chisholm's stolen base. Pitcher Michael Lorenzen's strategic play aimed to curb Chisholm's running game, but it wasn't enough to get the out. Lorenzen confessed he took extra steps to disrupt Chisholm's timing. "I take pride in changing my timing, especially if I know you're a runner," Lorenzen explained. He utilized slide steps and varied his pitching looks to challenge Chisholm but ultimately fell short.

Off the field, Thomas Friestad of the Kansas City Business Journal highlighted the potential developments regarding a new ballpark at Washington Square Park. The Royals' ownership of the park presents unique opportunities for land assembly and leasing, independent of public voting requirements. This advantage, supported by city officials and local laws, could streamline the process for the Royals to establish a new downtown ballpark.

In related sports news, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has accused Manny Machado of unsportsmanlike conduct by allegedly throwing a ball at him during Game 2. Additionally, the Kansas City Chiefs received good news concerning Rashee Rice's injury, which is expected to be less severe than initially feared.

As the Royals gear up for their next home game, the mix of on-field action and off-field stories continue to shape an eventful season for the team and its fans.