PHOTOS: A look back at the Royals' road to the World Series

With their 2-1 victory in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series over the Baltimore Orioles, the Kansas City Royals are heading to the World Series for the first time since 1985.

Here's a look at how the Wild Card-winning Royals made it all the way to the Fall Classic:

Royals catcher Salvador Perez celebrates after hitting a walk-off single against the Oakland Athletics during the 12th inning of the American League Wild Card game.

Royals closer Greg Holland celebrates with fans after defeating the Athletics in the AL Wild Card game.

Alcides Escobar dumps Gatorade on Perez after the catcher hit a walk-off single in the  AL Wild Card game.

Los Angeles Angels right fielder Collin Cowgill is tagged out by Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas in the 8th inning of Game 2 of the American League Division Series.

Royals first baseman Billy Butler scores under the tag of Angels catcher Chris Iannetta during the first inning of Game 3 of the ALDS.

Royals' Perez celebrates after sweeping the Angels in the ALDS.

Royals' Escobar makes a throw to first base in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Orioles.

Royals' Moustakas is greeted by teammates Eric Hosmer and Perez after he hit a solo home run in Game 2 of the ALCS.

Royals' Moustakas dives into the stands to catch a foul ball during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the 2014 ALCS.

Kansas City Royals fans hold up a sign in Game 3 of the ALCS.

Royals left fielder Alex Gordon holds up his glove after catching a fly ball hit in Game 4 of the 2014 ALCS.

Royals' Moustakas celebrates after defeating the Orioles in Game 4 of the ALCS.

Royals' Holland celebrates with Perez after defeating the Orioles in Game 4 of the ALCS.

Royals' Perez celebrates with fans.

Royals outfielder Terrance Gore celebrates in the clubhouse after sweeping the Orioles. 

Royals pitcher James Shields holds the American League championship trophy.

Royals outfielder Jarrod Dyson celebrates with the AL championship trophy.