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Royals Open World Series with First Inside-the-Park Homer Since 1929

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First inside-the-park HR since 1929.

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On the very first pitch thrown by New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey in game one of the 2015 World Series, Kansas City Royals leadoff hitter Alcides Escobar hit an inside-the-park home run in the bottom of the first inning, putting his team up 1-0.

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