Alex Verdugo plays unlikely hero in Yankees’ Game 1 ALDS win

In a back-and-forth ALDS Game 1, it wasn’t Gerrit Cole, Juan Soto or even Aaron Judge playing hero. It was Alex Verdugo who provided the game-winning hit in a 6-5 Yankees’ victory over the Royals on Saturday night in the Stadium in a matchup that saw five lead changes. Verdugo, who struggled at the plate...