Rob Thomson’s decision not to bench Alec Bohm pays off for Phillies

Alec Bohm had an eventful game Sunday. (Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire)

KANSAS CITY — With runners on first and second base and one out in the bottom of the first inning Sunday, Royals’ catcher Salvador Pérez rolled over on a ball to third base that looked like a tailor made double play for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Instead, Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm just stepped on third base for the second out, having clearly thought there were already two outs. The inning stayed alive...