In a crucial Game 3 of the ALDS, Giancarlo Stanton's eighth-inning home run led the New York Yankees to a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Despite the Royals' pitchers effectively neutralizing top hitters Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, they couldn't contain Stanton, who contributed three hits and two RBIs. The Yankees are now poised to advance with six-time All-Star Gerrit Cole set to pitch in Game 4. The Royals attempted a late rally but ultimately fell short, with their star catcher Salvador Pérez also struggling behind the plate. The game marked the Yankees' resilience despite Judge's ongoing postseason struggles, as they drew nine walks and capitalized on the Royals' pitching changes. This playoff matchup is significant, being the first postseason game at Kauffman Stadium in nearly nine years, and the Royals look to regain momentum in the series.