Royals vs Yankees starting pitchers
- Luis Gil for New York Yankees
- Cole Ragans for Kansas City Royals
Royals vs Yankees statistics
| Stat |
Royals |
Yankees |
| Hits |
1241 (8th) |
1223 (9th) |
| Batting Average |
.254 (7th) |
.250 (8th) |
| Runs Batted In |
671 (6th) |
701 (2nd) |
| Runs |
690 (9th) |
730 (2nd) |
| Home Runs |
161 (Tied-16th) |
215 (1st) |
| Walks |
375 (28th) |
590 (1st) |
| Stolen Bases |
119 (10th) |
71 (26th) |
| Strikeouts |
1011 (29th) |
1171 (22nd) |
| Pitches |
20389 (26th) |
22240 (1st) |
New York Yankees recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/10/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
5-0 |
| 9/9/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
W |
10-4 |
| 9/8/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
L |
2-1 |
| 9/7/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
W |
2-0 |
| 9/6/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
W |
3-0 |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/10/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
W |
5-0 |
| 9/9/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
L |
10-4 |
| 9/8/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
W |
2-0 |
| 9/7/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
W |
4-2 |
| 9/6/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
W |
5-0 |
Royals vs Yankees predictions
Excitement is building up as the Royals step onto the field with star players like Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr., setting the stage for an electric game. Perez, with an impressive record of 100 RBIs this season, is expected to be a significant force at the plate, perhaps even knocking in a few crucial runs today. On the other hand, Witt Jr.’s batting average of .334 coupled with his agility makes him a formidable opponent for any pitcher. The Royals might also see some key plays from Cole Ragans on the mound, considering his solid ERA of 3.33.
Switching over to the New York Yankees, all eyes will certainly be on Aaron Judge, whose remarkable season includes a .320 batting average and an awe-inspiring 51 homers. His ability to change the game with a single swing will undoubtedly put pressure on the Royals’ pitchers. Luis Gil, set to start for the Yankees, offers an equally promising performance from the mound, holding an ERA of 3.24. Given Gil’s track record this season, we might see him racking up those strikeouts and efficiently holding down the Royals’ lineup.
Given the firepower both teams bring to the plate, forecasting a winner is a challenging thrill. However, with the Yankees’ strong lineup and the home-field advantage, they might just have the upper hand in this rubber match. The Yankees have shown tremendous resilience and capability especially in tight games, and coupled with Judge’s hot bat, they seem poised to tip the scales in their favor unless the Royals can counteract effectively and leverage their key players strategically. So, buckle up, because this game promises some high-energy action and nail-biting moments, making it a must-watch!
New York Yankees injuries
- Cody Poteet (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Lou Trivino (RP): 60-Day-IL
- JT Brubaker (SP): 60-Day-IL
- DJ LeMahieu (3B): 10-Day-IL
- Jonathan Loaisiga (RP): 60-Day-IL
Kansas City Royals injuries
- Hunter Harvey (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Will Smith (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Michael Lorenzen (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Vinnie Pasquantino (1B): 10-Day-IL
Royals vs Yankees game info
| Venue |
Yankee Stadium |
| Location |
Bronx, New York |
| First pitch |
Wed 7:05 PM |
| Temperature |
74° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
