Royals lose Game 3 of ALDS 3-2 in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Playoff baseball returns to Kauffman Stadium for the first time since 2015 as the Kansas City Royals welcome the New York Yankees for Games 3 and 4 of the ALDS.

First pitch is set for 6:08 p.m. at the K.

Follow along throughout the day for updates.

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UPDATE, 9:16 p.m. | The comeback fails as the Royals lose a heartbreaking Game 3 by a score of 3-2 in Kansas City.

UPDATE, 9:08 p.m. | The Royals are down to their final three outs in Kansas City.

UPDATE, 8:49 p.m. | A home run by Giancarlo Stanton in the top of the eighth inning has put the Yankees back in front.

UPDATE, 8:23 p.m. | The first postseason game at Kauffman Stadium in nine years is officially a sellout.

UPDATE, 8:06 p.m. | Patrick Mahomes is every Royals fan after a 2-run fifth inning that tied the game.

UPDATE, 7:43 p.m. | With two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning, a double by Kyle Isbel gets the scoring started for the Royals, then a Michael Massey triple ties the game.

UPDATE, 7:28 p.m. | A sacrifice fly in the top of the fifth inning gives the Yankees another run.

UPDATE, 7:17 p.m. | Our very own Kevin Holmes has one of the best seats in the house tonight. The Royals honored Kevin with the Buck O’Neil Legacy Seat as he was recognized for his ongoing work with the Gift of Sole community initiative.

UPDATE, 7:10 p.m. | New York is on the board first after a double by Giancarlo Stanton scores Juan Soto in the top of the fourth inning.

UPDATE, 6:27 p.m. | The Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. gets a hefty amount of boos as he steps up to the plate, then grounds out to end the top of the second inning.

UPDATE, 6:14 p.m. | Bobby Witt Jr. makes a leaping grab to steal a hit from Aaron Judge and end the top of the first inning.

UPDATE, 6:10 p.m. | Pitcher Seth Lugo gets the game started for the Royals in Kansas City.

UPDATE, 3:50 p.m. | Former Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer, who was with the team from 2011-2017, will throw out the first pitch of Game 3 with his son Jack.

He said his task is to set the tone in Kauffman Stadium.

UPDATE, 3:45 p.m. | Royals pitcher Michael Wacha will not be on the mound for Game 3, but he is considering his next start Thursday, which could either be a series-clincher or an elimination game, a "must-win."

UPDATE, 3:13 p.m. | Royals manager Matt Quatraro is confident in Adam Frazier's ability despite a career .179 postseason batting average.

Frazier will be batting seventh in the lineup tonight.

UPDATE, 1:15 p.m. | Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. told reporters he's ready for the "electricity" of postseason baseball at Kauffman Stadium.

"These are the moments you dream of," Witt said. "As a kid, you want to play in these games, you want to be in these games, especially here in Kansas City because of how great the fans are, how they show out each and every night. So, it's gonna be a lot of fun."

You can watch his news conference in the video player below.

UPDATE, 12:30 p.m. | The Kansas City Royals have announced their starting lineup for tonight's ALDS Game 3.

UPDATE, 12:15 p.m. | Ahead of the game, the Royals offered some important information for fans heading to the game.

Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. and fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 5:40 p.m. so they don't miss pregame festivities.

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