Kansas City church gives Billy Butler dispensation for stealing

On the Kansas City Royals way to winning their first playoff series since the 1985 World Series, slow-footed designated hitter Billy Butler managed to grab just the sixth stolen base of his eight-year MLB career. He did so against the Los Angeles Angels.

On the Kansas City Royals way to winning their first playoff series since 1985, slow-footed designated hitter Billy Butler managed to grab just the sixth stolen base of his eight-year MLB career.

Many people noted the rarity of the event, which came against the Los Angeles Angels, and a Kansas City church posted a special message on its marquee, letting everyone know Butler had a special dispensation from the seventh commandment.

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Thou shall not.. #exceptions @royals @BillyButlerKC pic.twitter.com/qf3w4pB9SO

— Beth Hoover (@Bethalma7) October 7, 2014

The Royals will continue their postseason run with Game 1 of the ALCS against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.

- Brendan Maloy