Royals Face Yankees in AL Division Series

Bobby Witt Jr., the star shortstop for the Kansas City Royals, is set to face the New York Yankees in the AL Division Series, taking inspiration from Derek Jeter's postseason highlights. After a challenging previous season, the Royals, fresh off a sweep of the Orioles, aim to upset the Yankees as they compete for their first title since 2015. Witt, who idolized Jeter growing up, expressed excitement and respect for the historic significance of Yankee Stadium, describing the experience as special. The Yankees, led by Aaron Judge, are looking to secure their first championship since 2009, with Gerrit Cole starting Game 1 against Royals pitcher Michael Wacha. Witt has enjoyed a breakout season, boasting a .332 batting average and key contributions in the wild-card series. Both teams are poised for an intense matchup, reminiscent of their historic playoff battles in the late 1970s.