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In Game 1 of the ALDS between the Yankees and the Royals, Alex Verdugo emerged as the hero for the Yankees with a go-ahead single in the seventh inning. Despite not being a guaranteed starter, Verdugo made a significant impact both in the field and at the plate, helping the Yankees secure a 6-5 win over the Royals. Aaron Boone’s decision to place Verdugo in left field and bat him ninth paid off, as he delivered when it mattered most for the Yankees.
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