Herro, zero and a full pitch inside during the Yankees' 3-2 win over the Royals in Game 3 of the ALDS on Wednesday night in Kansas City, Missouri.
hero
Giancarlo Stanton had three hits and recorded his first stolen base since 2020, but he saved his best by hitting the go-ahead homer with one out in the top of the eighth inning.
zero
Kansas City's No. 2 and No. 3 batsmen, Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinny Pasquantino, are a combined 1-for-25 in this series.
The unsung hero
The Yankees' bullpen has hardly been hit.
This time, the trio of Clay Holmes, Tommy Kahnle and Luke Weaver pitched 4 1/3 innings without allowing a run.
Main status
The Yankees have won 17 of the last 18 series against the Royals, and have a chance to add to that total on Thursday.
quote of the day
“I mean, that’s what I came here for. [You’re] You won't always succeed here, but you have to keep trying and put yourself in the best opportunities. ”
— Giancarlo Stanton on postseason success
