“No way you can hate Giancarlo Stanton” - MLB fans praise Yankees slugger for showing respect to Bobby Witt Jr. while he sat alone in the dugout

Giancarlo Stanton was the bright spot for the New York Yankees when they knocked out the Kansas City Royals to qualify for the ALCS. Stanton smashed a go-ahead RBI single to help his team win with a 3-1 final score.

The Yankees prevailed over the Royals to win the series. It was a tough day for Royals fans as their team had an incredible run this season. While the Yankees were celebrating their victory, Royals' shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was seen standing alone in the dugout watching his opponents.

Stanton, who saw Witt, went up to the star and hugged him to show his respect. MLB fans were touched by Stanton's gesture as they took to social media to praise the Yankees star.

Here's a look at some of the reactions from fans on X/Twitter:

"Bro there’s no way you can hate Stanton man there’s just no way," wrote one fan.

"Class move by Giancarlo Stanton! It’s great to see respect among players, especially in moments like these. Bobby Witt Jr. is definitely a rising star," another fan wrote.

"Classy move. Well done Giancarlo!," one fan chipped in.

The comments continued to flow as MLB fans were glad to see Stanton's approach:

"This is great. So nice to see this sportsmanship, especially after that little dust-up earlier in the game," one fan said.

"That’s a true display of sportsmanship! It’s refreshing to see players like Giancarlo Stanton take a moment to acknowledge their peers, even in tough situations. It shows that respect and camaraderie extend beyond team rivalries. Class act!," another fan chimed in.

"Sportsmanship. Great to see in this day and age," one fan added.

Aaron Boone heaps huge praise on Giancarlo Stanton's performance

Giancarlo Stanton's top-notch performance has helped the Bronx Bombers in their series against the Royals. Stanton helped the team win in Game 3 and Game 4. Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised the slugger for his excellent performance.

“I just admire how well he’s able to focus in these big moments and just go to a different place mentally," Boone said via MLB.com.

Boone added that Stanton's performance was remarkable in the ALDS. Yankees fans will hope the designated hitter continues to play a crucial role in the upcoming ALCS series.