Royals pay tribute to Kansas City firefighters during workout

The Royals paid tribute to the Kansas City Fire Department with T-shirts at their Tuesday workout in wake of the deaths of two firefighters in a blaze on Monday night.

The Royals paid tribute to the Kansas City Fire Department with T-shirts at their Tuesday workout in wake of the deaths of two firefighters in a blaze on Monday night.

As the Royals took batting practice in an off-day workout at Kauffman Stadium, they donned KCFD tees to demonstrate unity and show respect for the two men who lost their lives as a fire-engulfed apartment building collapsed.

Players, including first baseman Eric Hosmer, addressed the subject during their press time, as well.

.@TheRealHos35: "As a team, as a city, we'll unite. This is to let the @KCMOFireDept know we have their backs 100%." pic.twitter.com/16AU4msbD9

— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) October 13, 2015

Kansas City takes on Houston in a series-determining Game 5 on Wednesday.

.@TheRealHos35, @Mooose_8, Ned Yost & others wore gear in support of the @KCMOFireDept at today's workout. pic.twitter.com/CW3MVZBPpR

— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) October 13, 2015

#royals Mike Moustakas showing respect for KC Fire Department and the loss of 2 firefighters. @KCStar @Royals pic.twitter.com/abet4lnFvg

— John Sleezer (@jsleezer) October 13, 2015

- Jeremy Woo