Royals vs Yankees in ALDS

In a dramatic Game 1 of the American League Division Series, the New York Yankees edged out the Kansas City Royals 6-5, marking a game with five lead changes, the first of its kind in MLB playoff history. Jazz Chisholm Jr. represented the winning run and successfully stole second base, setting the stage for Alex Verdugo's game-winning single in the seventh inning. The Royals held leads multiple times, but their pitching struggled significantly, issuing eight walks, which allowed three runners to score. Manager Matt Quatraro noted this was uncharacteristic of their season, where they had improved their walk rate compared to the previous year. The Yankees capitalized on the Royals' pitching mistakes, including bases-loaded walks that shifted the momentum in their favor. Game 2 is scheduled for Monday night in the Bronx.