Giancarlo Stanton Leads Yankees to Victory Over Royals in ALDS Game 3

On October 9, 2024, the New York Yankees edged past the Kansas City Royals with a 3-2 victory in Game 3 of the American League Division Series (ALDS), securing a 2-1 series lead. The match took place at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, drawing an attendance of 40,312 spectators.

Yankees’ outfielder Giancarlo Stanton played a crucial role in the team’s triumph. In the fourth inning, Stanton drove in the first run for his team with an RBI double to center field, allowing Juan Soto to score.

The fifth inning saw the Royals temporarily gain momentum. Kansas City’s Isiah Kiner-Falefa tied the game with a sacrifice fly that brought Anthony Volpe home, while Frazier scored on a double by outfielder Kyle Isbel, giving the Royals a brief lead.

However, in the eighth inning, Stanton struck again, this time with a powerful home run to left center, which traveled 417 feet. His solo homer gave the Yankees the edge they needed to clinch the game.

The statistical contributions of the Yankees’ pitching staff were also pivotal. Their pitchers collectively restricted the Royals to just two runs, with Michael Massey and Isbel being the only players to score for Kansas City.

ESPN Analytics provided insights into the game, highlighting that the Yankees were considered favorites by betting agencies, with a line of NYY -120. The over/under for the game was set at 8.5, which it did not meet as the total score was 5 runs.

The Yankees’ victory marks a significant step toward advancing in the playoffs, continuing their chase for another World Series title. The series continues with the next game, where the Yankees have an opportunity to finish the series.