Heroes, zeroes and the entire infield from the Yankees’ 4-2 loss to the Royals in Game 2 of the ALDS on Monday.

hero

Johnny Wholestaff from Kansas City.

Five Royals pitchers limited the Yankee lineup to just two runs.

Zero

Carlos Rodon gave Yankee fans reason to believe from the start with three shutout innings.

But he was taken out in the fourth inning when the Royals took the lead for good.

Unsung hero

Royals starter Cole Ragans walked the first two batters he faced, but the left-hander then struck out Aaron Judge, Austin Wells and Giancarlo Stanton to tie the game.

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Key statistics

1 against 6 with runners in scoring position.

After winning just 2 of 13 in Game 1, the Yankees were no better on Monday.

Quote of the day

“It still feels the same that we are going to win (the series). “I don’t feel like anyone feels any different.”

—Jazz Chisholm Jr.