Gerrit Cole showcased his postseason prowess, leading the New York Yankees to a 3-1 win over the Kansas City Royals, securing a spot in the American League Championship Series. Cole allowed only one run over seven innings, while the Yankees' bullpen extended their scoreless streak to 15⅔ innings this postseason.

Juan Soto, Gleyber Torres, and Giancarlo Stanton contributed crucial runs for New York, who will face either Cleveland or Detroit next. Meanwhile, Kansas City's offense struggled, managing only five runs in the final three games of the series, despite a promising season turnaround.