Watch Danny Duffy's moving video to honor the Royals' dearly departed Rally Mantis
The Rally Mantis is dead. Long live the Rally Mantis.
The stoic bug was the Royals' unofficial insect mascot of the past week, leading the team to comeback wins and a 5-1 record over that span, and inspiring dedicated fan tributes.
But despite the team's best efforts …
Billy Burns has been watching over the Rally Mantis. Googled some info on the subject. Slept alongside it last night.
— Rustin Dodd (@rustindodd) August 12, 2016
The mantis has rallied its last game on this earth. It passed away in the visitor's clubhouse at Target Field on Friday, according to The Kansas City Star's Rustin Dodd.
Words surely cannot express how the Royals must be feeling this weekend. So,
Take a Sec and watch this video! Video credit: Danny Duffy. pic.twitter.com/JT4745RgeC
— Dillon Gee (@DillonGee35) August 13, 2016
A moving tribute, indeed.
Alas, the Royals dropped their game on Saturday to the Twins, 5-3. They just have to remember: No matter what happens, the Rally Mantis will always be with them.
In their hearts.
The spirit of #RallyMantis will live on.
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) August 14, 2016
Forever. pic.twitter.com/dEI4stSZSX