Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Walk-Off Hit Lifts Yankees Over Royals 4-3 in 11 Innings, Extends AL East Lead

Sep 12, 2024, 02:26 AM

Jazz Chisholm Jr. secured a victory for the New York Yankees with his first walk-off hit in pinstripes, leading the team to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals in 11 innings. The game-winning moment came after Juan Soto's groundout and an intentional walk to Aaron Judge, setting the stage for Chisholm's infield single. The Yankees had the winning run 90 feet away before Chisholm's hit. This victory extends the Yankees' lead in the AL East to 1.5 games over the Orioles.