Heroes, zeros and the full inside pitch from the Yankees’ 4-2 loss to the Royals in Game 2 of the ALDS on Monday.
Hero
Kansas City’s Johnny Wholestaff.
Five Royals pitchers limited the Yankee lineup to just two runs.
Lucas Erceg reacts after recording the final out of the Royals’ Game 2 win on Oct. 7. Charles WenzelbergZero
Carlos Rodon gave Yankee fans a reason to believe out of the gate, with three shutout innings.
But he was knocked out in the fourth inning, as the Royals went ahead for good.
Unsung hero
Royals starter Cole Ragans walked the first two batters he faced, but the lefty then got Aaron Judge, Austin Wells and Giancarlo Stanton to settle the game down.
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Key stat
1-for-6 with runners in scoring position.
After going just 2-for-13 in Game 1, the Yankees were no better Monday.
Austin Wells reacts after striking out during the Yankees’ Game 2 loss on Oct. 8. Charles WenzelbergQuote of the day
“It still feels the same that we’re going to win [the series]. I don’t feel like anybody feels any different.’’
— Jazz Chisholm Jr.
