Thu Oct 10 23:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Yankees Take 2-1 Series Lead After Stanton’s Walk-Off Homer

**Kansas City, MO** – The New York Yankees took a commanding 2-1 series lead against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday night after a dramatic 3-2 victory in Game 3. Giancarlo Stanton was the hero for the Yankees, crushing a solo home run in the top of the 8th inning to break a 2-2 tie and give New York the win.

Stanton was the driving force behind the Yankees’ offense, collecting 3 of the team’s 4 hits and even stealing a base. Tommy Kahnle earned the win for New York, while Kris Bubic, the sixth of seven Royals’ pitchers on the night, took the loss.

The two teams will face off again on Thursday afternoon in Kansas City with Game 4 set for 8:08 PM ET. The Yankees will send their ace, Gerrit Cole, to the mound against the Royals’ Michael Wacha.

Cole and Wacha both started Game 1 of the series, with Cole lasting 5 innings and allowing 3 earned runs, while Wacha pitched 4 innings and gave up 3 runs.

The Yankees are favored to close out the series, with the moneyline odds currently set at -155. NBC Sports’ expert model is recommending bets on the Yankees moneyline, the Yankees on the run line, and the over on the total runs of 7.5.

The series shifts to a crucial Game 4 on Thursday, with the Yankees looking to clinch the series victory and advance to the next round.

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