Royals rejoice while Mets lament

Post-Series fallout sheds light on the good, the bad and the ugly

The Kansas City Royals rejoiced at a mission accomplished, while the New York Mets bemoaned some sloppy fielding and dubious managerial moves in the 111th World Series.

The American League Royals ruled after executing their third crucial, late-inning rally in a Series-clinching 12-inning triumph over the National League champion Mets in the wee hours of Monday morning in New York.