Heroes, zeros and the entire inside pitch of the Yankees’ 3-2 victory over the Royals in Game 3 of the ALDS 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 inning, when he hit a go-ahead homer with one out.

Zero

Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino, who batted second and third for Kansas City, combined to go 1-for-25 in the series.

Unsung hero

The bullpen was almost out of reach 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 stat

17 Series wins by the Yankees in their last 18 completed series against the Royals, with a chance to add to that total on Thursday.

Quote of the day

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

– Giancarlo Stanton on his post-season success