Kansas City bats woke up in the Bronx, driving in four runs in the fourth inning to take a 4-2 lead.
After dropping the opening game of the ALDS in a disappointing fashion, the Kansas City Royals bounced back with a convincing 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 2 at Yankee Stadium on Monday night.
The Royals' slumbering bats finally came to life in the crucial fourth inning, erupting for four runs to seize control of the game. Salvador Perez ignited the rally with a solo home run to even the score. Tommy Pham's RBI single brought Yuli Gurriel home, giving Kansas City a 2-1 lead. Maikel Garcia then drove home Garrett Hampson after Hampson singled home Pham, capping off the four-run outburst.
Royals Steal Game 2 with 4-2 Victory, Even ALDS at 1-1
Garcia finished the night with an impressive 4-for-5 performance, including an RBI. Hampson also contributed with a 2-for-2 outing.
Cole Ragans gave Kansas City a solid start, allowing only one run on three hits over four innings of work. He struck out five batters, setting the tone for the Royals bullpen. Angel Zerpa picked up the win with one scoreless inning, while Lucas Erceg secured the save.
Royals Steal Game 2 with 4-2 Victory, Even ALDS at 1-1
The Yankees, who entered the series with home-field advantage, struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities. They went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position, leaving the door open for the Royals to steal a crucial game.
Giancarlo Stanton's single in the third inning gave the Yankees an early 1-0 lead, but Perez's home run in the following inning quickly erased that advantage. Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s solo home run in the ninth inning brought New York within reach, but it proved to be too little too late.
Royals Steal Game 2 with 4-2 Victory, Even ALDS at 1-1
Despite the loss, the Yankees still hold a slight edge in the series. They will look to regain control in Game 3 on Wednesday in Kansas City.
The Royals, on the other hand, have shown resilience in bouncing back from their Game 1 defeat. They now return home with the momentum on their side and a chance to take a commanding lead in the series.
The ALDS is now tied at 1-1, with the series shifting to Kansas City for Games 3 and 4. The Royals will look to capitalize on their home advantage and continue their Cinderella run in the playoffs.
