KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Citing his confidence in right-hander Yordano Ventura, manager Ned Yost repeatedly expressed optimism about the Kansas City Royals extending their season beyond Game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday night. The San Francisco Giants lead the Series three games to two after beating the Royals 5-0 on Sunday, and need to win only once in two games to take their third championship in five seasons. "I think we're going to win," Yost said Monday before a team workout at Kauffman Stadium. "I mean, that's the way I feel. I've got that much confidence in our team. I've got that much confidence in Ventura. I just think we're going to go to Game 7." One area where Yost might lack some confidence: What to do about Giants slugger Hunter Pence. No matter what the Royals have tried, Pence has found a way to solve their pitchers in the World Series. He's batting .474 with a .545 on-base percentage and a .737 slugging percentage in 22 plate appearances. Pence has nine hits, six runs scored, 14 total bases and five RBIs. Pence and Pablo Sandoval have combined for 17 of San Francisco's 52 hits. The problem with confronting Pence: His approach is so unconventional, it's hard to...