Giancarlo Stanton's Home Run Lifts Yankees to 3-2 Win Over Royals, 2-1 Series Lead

Oct 10, 2024, 02:14 AM

Giancarlo Stanton's go-ahead home run in the eighth inning propelled the New York Yankees to a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals in Game 3 of the ALDS. The home run, which broke a 2-2 tie, was Stanton's first go-ahead postseason home run since 2012. Luke Weaver secured the win with a five-out save, and the Yankees are now one win away from advancing to the ALCS. The Yankees lead the series 2-1 and will have Gerrit Cole on the mound for Game 4 against Michael Wacha.