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Stanton's HR helps put Yanks on cusp of ALCS

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Giancarlo Stanton hits a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning to give the Yankees a 3 -2 win over the Royals.

Stanton finished with three hits, drove in two runs and stole a base for the first time in four years .

New York will turn to six -time All-Star pitcher Gerrit Cole on Thursday night in Game 3 of the AL Division Series.

The Yankees won with only four hits, the team's fewest in a postseason win since 2005 .

Royals right-hander Lugo lasted five for Kansas City , allowing two hits and walking four .

He allowed four runs -- three earned -- over five innings in the opener Saturday night but got no decision in the 6 -5 win for New York .

Royals pitcher Michael Wacha ( 13-8 , 3.35 ERA) will face Cole again Thursday night .

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