Anthony Volpe's two-run single in the ninth lifts the Yankees to a 4-3 win over the Royals
Anthony Volpe's two-run single in the ninth inning led the New York Yankees to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. This win marked the Yankees' 12th consecutive victory in their series against the Royals. Cody Bellinger also contributed with a home run earlier in the game.
- ▪Anthony Volpe's two-run single in the ninth inning secured the Yankees' win.
- ▪Bobby Witt Jr. had given the Royals a brief lead with a homer in the eighth.
- ▪The Yankees have not lost to the Royals since September 10, 2024.
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