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Sunday afternoon was day to give tribute to the Royals players that gave us so many thrills over the last few years, and boy, was it a day for the feels.
Before the game, there were hugs.
Best dugout pregame hype ever. #RaisedRoyal pic.twitter.com/AWdOSRu8zk
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) October 1, 2017
It was a fitting tribute that Fetty Wap’s Trap Queen played every time Hosmer, Moustakas, Cain, and Escobar batted, the song that the team frequently played during the 2015 season as they rallied to a championship.
I never thought hearing Trap Queen could bring a grown man to tears. pic.twitter.com/RykoF7shwG
— Devin Rudicel (@DevinRudicel) October 1, 2017
The crowd gave Eric Hosmer a standing ovation when he came to bat in the first.
Hosmer's last first AB at the K. #Royals pic.twitter.com/6skwq6ghiM
— taco sal (@TheTacoSalazar) October 1, 2017
And sure enough, Hosmer, who always seems to shine brightest in the spotlight, came through.
After a standing ovation, @TheRealHos35 delivers for the KC faithful. pic.twitter.com/L6Cbj3rfHO
— MLB (@MLB) October 1, 2017
Of course, it wasn’t just Hosmer that got a standing ovation.
#Royals Mike Moustakas gets to tip his hat as he comes to the plate in the first inning vs #Dbacks. @Royals @KCStar pic.twitter.com/FsefXID0dc
— John Sleezer (@jsleezer) October 1, 2017
Lorenzo Cain prior to his last AB in a #Royals uniform. Been a hell of a ride. pic.twitter.com/h9ozJ0EHWb
— Clubhouse Convo (@royalsclubhouse) October 1, 2017
Fans were sentimental.
Final #Royals game of the year. The last with the core of the championship teams. Yet, there is no sadness today. Only gratitude. And thankfulness for the opportunity to share the moments with friends and fans. Onward!
— Craig Brown (@CraigBrown_BP) October 1, 2017
What an incredibly beautiful day. Looking forward to celebrating this group of #Royals with 35,000 of our closest friends. pic.twitter.com/zI0ZKYrK7I
— #KCMagicNumber (@KCMagicNumber) October 1, 2017
Alcides Escobar offered at the first pitch he saw today. He's a sentimental dude. #Royals
— Josh Vernier (@JoshVernier610) October 1, 2017
Oh no, I just explained to my six year old that @TheRealHos35, @Mooose_8, @alcidesescobar2, and Lo Cain could be playing in their last game ever as Royals and he burst into tears. He's always Hoz in the backyard.
— Royal Blondie (@noreen_shoop) October 1, 2017
No matter what happens, we had a team that loved each other, our city and us. And I couldn’t ask for much more.
— Sarah #Crowned (@sarahinkc) October 1, 2017
Miss you already, LoCain.
— Jonathan Moreland (@morelandj) October 1, 2017
Ohmygoodness Hosmer
— Angie daNeedle (@angieflyte99) October 1, 2017
— Toby Cook (@TobyKCR) October 1, 2017
In the fifth inning, Yost pulled Hosmer, Moose, Esky, and Cain off the field to thunderous applause.
Thank you. #RaisedRoyal pic.twitter.com/01vXVacvEd
— Sarah #Crowned (@sarahinkc) October 1, 2017
Iconic #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/Uc4YDbhCKz
— Royals Talk Crew (@Royaltytalk) October 1, 2017
My heart @Royals #RaisedRoyal #ForeverRoyal pic.twitter.com/c3TtgkHzNh
— Miranda (@mirmeetsworld) October 1, 2017
Thank you for the memories pic.twitter.com/CqUZ7x3019
— Jim McClintock (@pimpino) October 1, 2017
*Tip of the hat*
— Ethan Bryan (@Ethan_Bryan) October 1, 2017
Thank you, #Royals.
*Heart-sign hand.*
Yes, there is crying in baseball.
— #KCMagicNumber (@KCMagicNumber) October 1, 2017
Me right now pic.twitter.com/qofOPqmqu2
— Magolor (@MagolorMudkip) October 1, 2017
Don't be sad that it's over. Be happy that we were here for it. #Royals #ForeverRoyal #RaisedRoyal pic.twitter.com/8TZTn8RJgI
— Michael Smith (@prezmike25) October 1, 2017
And so ends the best time I've ever had as a sports fan. Thanks to each of you. It's been a blast. #Royals #OneLastTime
— Brandon Steenson (@blsteenson) October 1, 2017
Thank you Hos. Thank you Moose. Thank you LoCain. Thank you Esky. We don’t know if any of them will be back, but we do know they gave us the most unforgettable era in Royals history. #ForeverRoyal