KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The dream season is complete for the Kansas City Monarchs.
Defeating the Northern division champion, Fargo-Moorhead 8-1 Monday at home, Kansas City capped off an unblemished postseason, sweeping both rounds to claim the team’s second American Association title in the last four seasons.
The moment it happened.
— Kansas City Monarchs (@kscitymonarchs) September 21, 2021
AA CHAMPIONS! @AA_Baseball pic.twitter.com/T4u1L77ntA
All-star Gaby Guerrero was named Most Valuable Player of the final series, batting 2-for-5, with a 4 RBI in the series clincher.
Kansas City finished the season on a 10-game winning streak, including winning 32 of their final 34 games.
Crown ‘em‼️ @kscitymonarchs pic.twitter.com/2k2oeJeYus
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) September 21, 2021
The Monarchs racked up the hardware in 2021; earning the league’s best record in the regular season (69-31), most home runs (147) and runs scored (664).
Manager Joe Calfapietra was named the American Association manager of the year while President Jay Hinrichs was named executive of the year.
