Giancarlo Stanton delivers a power show

Heroes, zeroes and the entire infield from the Yankees' 3-2 victory over the Royals in Game 3 of the ALDS on Wednesday night in Kansas City, Missouri.

hero

Giancarlo Stanton had three hits — and his first stolen base since 2020, but he saved his best for the top of the eighth when he hit a go-ahead home run with one out.

Zero

Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino, who finished second and third for Kansas City, are a combined 1-for-25 in the series.

Unsung hero

The bullpen was nearly unbeatable for the Yankees.

This time, the trio of Clay Holmes, Tommy Kahnle and Luke Weaver didn't give up a run in 4 ¹/₃ innings.

Key statistics

The Yankees have 17 series wins in their last 18 completed series against the Royals, with a chance to increase that total on Thursday.

Quote of the day

“I mean, that’s what I came here for. (You won’t always be successful here), but you just have to keep working and give yourself the best opportunity.”

— Giancarlo Stanton on his postseason success