Salvador Perez's home run ignited a four-run rally for the Kansas City Royals, leading to a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees, leveling their AL Division Series at one game each.

Four Royals relievers effectively contained the Yankees after starter Cole Ragans, who pitched four innings. Tommy Pham, Garrett Hampson, and Maikel Garcia contributed key hits, with Garcia achieving four hits in the game.

Game 3 will take place in Kansas City, marking the Royals' first postseason home game since 2015.

Salvador Perez's fourth-inning homer ignited a four-run rally for the Kansas City Royals, leading them to a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees, leveling their AL Division Series at one game each.

Four Royals relievers effectively shut down the Yankees after Cole Ragans' four-inning outing. Tommy Pham, Garrett Hampson, and Maikel Garcia contributed with key hits, while Garcia notably had four hits in the game.

Game 3 will be the Royals' first postseason home game since 2015, and the Yankees struggled with runners in scoring position, going 1 for 6 during the game.

Salvador Perez ignited a four-run rally with a homer in the fourth inning, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees, leveling the American League Division Series at one game each.

Four Royals relievers effectively contained the Yankees after starter Cole Ragans' four-inning outing. Notably, Tommy Pham, Garrett Hampson, and Maikel Garcia contributed with key hits, while Garcia had a standout performance with four hits.

Game 3 will take place in Kansas City, marking their first home playoff game since the 2015 World Series.

The Kansas City Royals squandered multiple leads against the New York Yankees, ultimately losing 6-5 in their AL Division Series opener. The Royals' pitching staff struggled significantly, issuing eight walks, a season high, which allowed the Yankees to capitalize and secure the win.

Manager Matt Quatraro noted that such a performance was uncharacteristic of the team. Pitchers Angel Zerpa and John Schreiber were particularly affected, giving up crucial bases-loaded walks that shifted momentum in favor of New York.

In a thrilling American League Division Series opener, the New York Yankees edged the Kansas City Royals 6-5, highlighted by Alex Verdugo's pivotal seventh-inning single and a crucial sliding catch.

The game featured five lead changes, a rarity in postseason play, as both teams struggled with pitching, with the Royals issuing eight walks. Gleyber Torres and MJ Melendez each contributed two-run homers, showcasing the back-and-forth nature of the contest.

Despite struggles from key players like Aaron Judge and Bobby Witt Jr., the Yankees managed to rally, with Verdugo's performance proving decisive. The series continues on Monday, promising more excitement as these two teams clash once again.