New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Closing pitcher David Bednar #53 of the New York Yankees pitches during the 9th inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: (Editors Note: This image has been converted to black and white) Second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by Max Schuemann #30 after sliding safely into home plate to score the game-winning run during the 9th inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by Max Schuemann #30 after sliding safely into home plate to score the game-winning run during the 9th inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by Max Schuemann #30 after sliding safely into home plate to score the game-winning run during the 9th inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by Max Schuemann #30 after sliding safely into home plate to score the game-winning run during the 9th inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Closing pitcher David Bednar #53 of the New York Yankees reacts at the final out as the Yankees defeat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 to win the game at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Closing pitcher David Bednar #53 of the New York Yankees pitches during the 9th inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: A detail of the cleat of right fielder Jac Caglianone #14 of the Kansas City Royals depicting the branches of military to commemorate Memorial Day during the game against the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Left fielder Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the 2nd inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Left fielder Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the 2nd inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Right fielder Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees watches from the dugout prior to the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Starting pitcher pitcher Will Warren #29 of the New York Yankees pitches during the 1st inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Starting pitcher Michael Wacha #52 of the Kansas City Royals pitches during the 1st inning of the game against the Seattle Mariners at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Starting pitcher pitcher Will Warren #29 of the New York Yankees pitches during the 1st inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the 6th inning of the game against the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by Max Schuemann #30 after sliding safely into home plate to score the game-winning run during the 9th inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by right fielder Jac Caglianone #14 after hitting a home run during the 6th inning of the game against the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by catcher J.C. Escarra #25 after sliding safely into home plate to score the game-winning run during the 9th inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Closing pitcher David Bednar #53 and catcher J.C. Escarra #25 of the New York Yankees congratulate each other after the Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-3 to win the game at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Second baseman Nick Loftin #12 of the Kansas City Royals slides safely into second for a double as shortstop Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees is late applying the tag during the 7th inning of the game at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Second baseman Nick Loftin #12 of the Kansas City Royals slides safely into second for a double as shortstop Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees is late applying the tag during the 7th inning of the game at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Closing pitcher David Bednar #53 and catcher J.C. Escarra #25 of the New York Yankees congratulate each other after the Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-3 to win the game at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Catcher Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring during the 2nd inning of the game against the New York Yankeesat Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: A detail of the cleats of right fielder Jac Caglianone #14 of the Kansas City Royals depicting the branches of military to commemorate Memorial Day during the game against the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: A detail of a base commemorating Memorial Day during the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: A detail of a base commemorating Memorial Day as catcher Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals waits on first during the 2nd inning of the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees watches from the dugout prior to the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Pitcher Lucas Erceg #60 of the Kansas City Royals walks off the mound after the top of the 9th inning during the game against the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Right fielder Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees sprints toward first base on his way to a double as he wears a red poppy patch commemorating Memorial Day during the 3rd inning of the game between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: A detail of a red poppy patch commemorating Memorial Day is seen on players' jerseys during the game between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25:Right fielder Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees doubles during the 3rd inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25: Right fielder Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees wears a red poppy patch commemorating Memorial Day during the game between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
New York Yankees v Kansas City Royals KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 25:Right fielder Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees doubles during the 3rd inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
