In a tense Game 4 of the ALDS, the New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-1, with a significant incident occurring when Maikel Garcia slid hard into Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe at second base. This aggressive play led to a benches-clearing confrontation, as Jazz Chisholm Jr. criticized Garcia, accusing him of trying to injure Volpe out of frustration. Chisholm, who had previously ignited tensions with comments about the Royals being 'lucky,' demanded an apology from Garcia for his dangerous slide. Despite the dust-up, Volpe downplayed the incident, asserting that high stakes lead to aggressive plays. Yankees manager Aaron Boone referenced past rivalries between the teams, noting that the tensions felt reminiscent of previous clashes. Ultimately, the Yankees advanced to the ALCS while the Royals' season concluded.