Live Updates: Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees (Game One)
Royals look to continue their hot streak against the American League's top squad.
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On Monday, after winning two of three against the Mariners, the Royals remain at home for a four-game series against the AL-leading Yankees at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals, currently four games back of the Guardians in the AL Central, are comfortably positioned in the second wild card spot. A series victory against the Yankees could be massive for their postseason aspirations. In tonight's 7:10 p.m. CT matchup, New York's Carlos Rodon (8-2, 3.08 ERA) faces Kansas City's Seth Lugo (9-1, 2.13 ERA). Fans can watch the game on MLB.TV or Fubo TV.
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How It Happened...
FINAL — Yankees 4, Royals 2.
Ninth Inning:
- The ninth inning started with a pitching change as Sam Long replaced Dan Altavilla. Jahmai Jones singled on a line drive to left fielder MJ Melendez and advanced to second on Jose Trevino's sacrifice bunt fielded by Salvador Perez. Oswaldo Cabrera then grounded out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., moving Jones to third. Anthony Volpe ended the Yankees' half by grounding out to Bobby Witt Jr., keeping Jones stranded at third. In the Royals' half, Michael Tonkin replaced Ian Hamilton as the pitcher for New York, hoping to pick up the save. Adam Frazier, pinch-hitting for Nelson Velázquez, struck out swinging. Nick Loftin then walked, prompting a mound visit. Vinnie Pasquantino, pinch-hitting for Freddy Fermin, flew out to center fielder Trent Grisham. MJ Melendez ended the inning by striking out swinging, with catcher Jose Trevino throwing to first baseman DJ LeMahieu to end the game. FINAL: Yankees 4, Royals 2.
Eighth Inning:
- The inning began with a pitching change as Dan Altavilla replaced Seth Lugo. Alex Verdugo struck out swinging for the first out, followed by DJ LeMahieu also striking out swinging. Trent Grisham then grounded out to second baseman Nick Loftin, who threw to pitcher Dan Altavilla covering first, ending the Yankees' half. In the Royals' half, Ian Hamilton replaced Carlos Rodón as the pitcher. Dairon Blanco started with a single on a ground ball to third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera and then stole second base. Garrett Hampson struck out swinging, followed by Maikel Garcia also striking out swinging. Bobby Witt Jr. then doubled on a ground ball to left fielder Alex Verdugo, scoring Blanco. After a mound visit, Salvador Perez struck out swinging, ending the inning. We go to the ninth. Royals need a miracle. Yankees 4, Royals 2.
Seventh Inning:
- In the seventh for the Yankees, Oswaldo Cabrera striking out swinging. Anthony Volpe then grounded out to second baseman Nick Loftin, who threw to Salvador Perez for the out. Juan Soto drew a walk, but Gleyber Torres ended New York's half by striking out swinging. In the Royals' half, Bobby Witt Jr. flew out to right fielder Jahmai Jones in foul territory for the first out. Salvador Perez then singled on a fly ball to left fielder Alex Verdugo. Nelson Velázquez struck out looking for the second out. Nick Loftin followed with a single to right fielder Jahmai Jones, moving Perez to second. Freddy Fermin then singled on a line drive to center fielder Trent Grisham, scoring Perez and advancing Loftin to second. After a mound visit, MJ Melendez ended the inning by grounding out to second base. Yankees 4, Royals 1.
Sixth Inning:
- The sixth started with Trent Grisham striking out swinging. Jahmai Jones then popped out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., followed by Jose Trevino flying out to center fielder Garrett Hampson, ending the Yankees' half. In the Royals' half, Dairon Blanco flew out to right fielder Jahmai Jones. Garrett Hampson then flew out to center fielder Trent Grisham, and Maikel Garcia ended the inning by flying out to right fielder Jahmai Jones, with all three outs coming from fly balls. Royals still can't get a rally going.
Fifth Inning:
- The inning started with Juan Soto grounding out to Salvador Perez. Gleyber Torres then flew out to center fielder Garrett Hampson. Alex Verdugo followed with a single to center, but DJ LeMahieu grounded into a force out, with second baseman Nick Loftin getting Verdugo out at second, ending the Yankees' half. In the Royals' half, Nelson Velázquez singled on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Alex Verdugo. Nick Loftin then hit a soft ground ball to third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera, advancing Velázquez to second. After a mound visit, Freddy Fermin grounded into a double play, with shortstop Anthony Volpe to second baseman Gleyber Torres to first baseman DJ LeMahieu, moving Velázquez to third and getting Loftin out at second and Fermin at first. MJ Melendez ended the inning by flying out to Alex Verdugo, leaving Velázquez stranded at third. Royals can't seem to get anything going against Rodon.
Fourth Inning:
- The inning began with Alex Verdugo grounding out to Salvador Perez. DJ LeMahieu then singled on a line drive to left fielder Dairon Blanco, and Trent Grisham was hit by a pitch, advancing LeMahieu to second. Jahmai Jones laid down a sacrifice bunt, which third baseman Maikel Garcia fielded barehanded, moving LeMahieu to third and Grisham to second. Jose Trevino followed with a two-run single to center, scoring LeMahieu and Grisham. Oswaldo Cabrera then singled to right, moving Trevino to third. After a mound visit, Anthony Volpe ended the Yankees' half by flying out to Hunter Renfroe. In the Royals' half, Maikel Garcia flew out to Alex Verdugo, Bobby Witt Jr. grounded out to DJ LeMahieu with a sprawling stop, and Salvador Perez grounded out to Anthony Volpe, ending the inning with the Yankees leading 4-0.
Third Inning:
- The Yankees' half of the inning started with Anthony Volpe grounding out to third baseman Maikel Garcia, who threw to first baseman Salvador Perez for the out. Juan Soto then also grounded out to Garcia, who made the throw to Perez for the second out. Gleyber Torres ended the inning by striking out looking. In the Royals' half, Hunter Renfroe was called out on strikes for the first out. Dairon Blanco then struck out swinging for the second out. Finally, Garrett Hampson flew out to right, ending the inning without any runs for the Royals.
Second Inning:
- The inning began with Jahmai Jones getting hit by a pitch and reaching first base, but an injury delay followed. Once play resumed, Jones attempted to steal second but was caught by catcher Freddy Fermin. Jose Trevino then hit a single to center fielder Garrett Hampson, but Oswaldo Cabrera grounded into a double play, with shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. throwing to first baseman Salvador Perez, getting Trevino at second and Cabrera at first on a close play, ending the Yankees' half. In the Royals' half, Nelson Velázquez flew out to right fielder Jahmai Jones. Nick Loftin was hit by a pitch, but Freddy Fermin grounded into a double play, ending the inning with no runs scored on either side.
First Inning:
- The inning kicked off with Juan Soto singling on a ground ball to center fielder Garrett Hampson. Following Soto, Gleyber Torres hit a line drive to right fielder Hunter Renfroe, advancing Soto to second base. Next up, Alex Verdugo delivered a single on a ground ball to left fielder Dairon Blanco. The ball was deflected by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., allowing Juan Soto to score and moving Gleyber Torres to third base. DJ LeMahieu then laid down a sacrifice bunt, which the pitcher Seth Lugo fielded and threw to first baseman Salvador Perez. This play brought Gleyber Torres home, adding another run to the Yankees' tally and advancing Verdugo to second base. Trent Grisham ended the Yankees' half of the inning by grounding out to first baseman Salvador Perez. In the Royals' half of the inning, they couldn't get anything going. Maikel Garcia lined out to right fielder Jahmai Jones for the first out. Bobby Witt Jr. then hit a sharp lineout to center fielder Trent Grisham, making it two outs. Finally, Salvador Perez grounded out to third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera, who threw to first baseman DJ LeMahieu, ending the inning with the Royals still scoreless. Yankees 2, Royals 0.
Pregame:
- Starting Lineups:
Royals | Yankees |
|---|---|
Maikel Garcia | Anthony Volpe |
Bobby Witt Jr. | Juan Soto |
Salvador Perez | Gleyber Torres |
Nelson Velazquez | Alex Verdugo |
Nick Loftin | DJ LeMahieu |
Freddy Fermin | Trent Grisham |
Hunter Renfroe | Jahmai Jones |
Dairon Blanco | Jose Trevino |
Garrett Hampson | Oswaldo Cabrera |
- First pitch fro Kansas City is slated for 7:10 p.m. CT.
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