Giancarlo Stanton puts on power show

Heroes, zeros and the full inside pitch from the Yankees’ 3-2 win over the Royals in Game 3 of the ALDS on Wednesday night in Kansas City, Mo. .

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 drilled a go-ahead homer with one out.

Zero

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

Unsung hero

The bullpen has been nearly unhittable 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’re] not always going to be successful here, but just got to keep working and put yourself in the best opportunity.”

— Giancarlo Stanton on his postseason success