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5 Things Kansas City Royals Fans Can Be Excited For On 2015 MLB Opening Day

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5 Things Kansas City Royals Fans Can Be Excited For On 2015 MLB Opening Day

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An amazing run by the Kansas City Royals to the 2014 World Series has reminded the KC faithful of what competitive baseball feels like. The fanbase has been eagerly waiting for more excitement, and it will definitely be there on Opening Day.

5. Opening Day Will Be In Kansas City

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5. Opening Day Will Be In Kansas City

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The last time the Royals got to begin the regular season at home was in 2011. Opening Day feels a little watered down when a few games have already been played, but the fans won't have to worry about that this year.

4. Health Inspectors

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4. Health Inspectors

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Now that reports of health code violations at Kauffman Stadium have surfaced, health inspectors should be in full force. The odds of food not being prepared properly are very slim. Oddly, the K will probably be one of the safest places to eat on Opening Day.

3. Chris Sale Won't Be Starting

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3. Chris Sale Won't Be Starting

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The Royals will be facing the Chicago White Sox, and Sale won't be able to make the start. Last season, he put up an ERA of 2.17 and a WHIP of 0.97, while striking out 208 batters. The Royals' odds of winning definitely went up when it was announced that Sale won't be able to start on Opening Day.

2. The Atmosphere

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2. The Atmosphere

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The Opening Day atmosphere should be more electric than it's ever been in Kansas City. The fans have been deprived of good baseball for a very long time. They got a taste of it in 2014, and they're beyond ready for more in 2015.

1. The Outcome Will Matter

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1. The Outcome Will Matter

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After an offseason spending spree, the Chicago White Sox are serious contenders for the AL Central crown. Every game between the Royals and White Sox will be big for both sides. In the past, Opening Day felt like a festivity for the day that wouldn't have any long-term impact. This year, it will be an important game between division rivals that are both serious contenders for the AL Central.

Aaron Charles is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter
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