Photos: 2015 World Series, Royals vs. Mets

Royals players celebrate defeating the Mets in Game 5 to clinch the World Series championship.

Mets rookie outfielder Michael Conforto, who singled in the 12th inning, heads to the dugout after the Royals recorded the final out to win the World Series.

Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain connects for a three-run double against the Mets to break open Game 5 in the 12th inning.

Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer scores on a fielder’s choice when the throw from Mets first baseman Lucas Duda (not shown) pulled catcher Travis d’Arnaud off the plate, tying the score in the ninth inning of Game 5.

Royals pinch-hitter Christian Colon heads to first base after delivering a tiebreaking RBI single against the Mets in the 12th inning of Game 5.

Mets starter Matt Harvey reacts to striking out the side in the fourth inning against the Royals in Game 5 of the World Series.

Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson (3) is congratulated by third baseman David Wright (5) after hitting a solo home run against the Royals in the first inning of Game 5 on Sunday.

Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy falls as he tries to chase down a ground ball he misplayed in the eighth inning of Game 4 on Saturday night.

Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard had a “message pitch” to open Game 3 against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Oct. 30.

Royals pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) celebrates with Alcides Escobar after the shortstop fielded a grounder by the Mets’ Juan Lagares and threw to first base to end the eighth inning.

Kansas City Royals’ Alex Gordon celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Mets on Tuesday.