Yankees Defeat Royals, Advance in ALDS

The New York Yankees advanced to the next round of the ALDS by defeating the Kansas City Royals 3-1 in Game 4, ending the Royals' season despite their significant improvement from the previous year. The Yankees took an early lead with contributions from Gleyber Torres, Juan Soto, and Giancarlo Stanton, who had a standout series with multiple key hits. Kansas City managed to put up a fight in Game 3, tying the game at 2-2 before Stanton's solo home run secured a 3-2 win for the Yankees. Prior to the final game, Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. stirred controversy with comments suggesting the Royals' previous win was due to luck, a sentiment not shared by Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who acknowledged the Royals' strong performance. The Royals, who last had October postseason baseball at home in 2015, were unable to capitalize on their opportunities, marking the end of their playoff run. The Yankees will now face another AL Central team in the next round of the playoffs.