Yankees vs Royals starting pitchers
- Michael Wacha for Kansas City Royals
- Gerrit Cole for New York Yankees
Yankees vs Royals statistics
Stat |
Yankees |
Royals |
Hits |
1352 (Tied-11th) |
1343 (14th) |
Batting Average |
.248 (9th) |
.248 (10th) |
Runs Batted In |
782 (3rd) |
711 (10th) |
Runs |
815 (3rd) |
735 (13th) |
Home Runs |
237 (1st) |
170 (Tied-20th) |
Walks |
672 (1st) |
429 (28th) |
Stolen Bases |
88 (24th) |
134 (11th) |
Strikeouts |
1326 (20th) |
1161 (29th) |
Pitches |
24965 (1st) |
22755 (28th) |
Kansas City Royals recent games
Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
10/7/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
W |
4-2 |
10/5/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
L |
6-5 |
10/2/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
2-1 |
10/1/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
1-0 |
9/29/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
W |
4-2 |
New York Yankees recent games
Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
10/7/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
4-2 |
10/5/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
W |
6-5 |
9/29/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
6-4 |
9/28/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
9-4 |
9/27/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
4-2 |
Yankees vs Royals predictions
As the New York Yankees gear up for their next clash, all eyes are on Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole. Judge, who's been nothing short of spectacular this season, is expected to continue his stellar performance. With his batting average soaring at .322 and having smashed 58 homers, he's anticipated to be a key player in putting runs on the board. On the mound, Gerrit Cole is set to start, and given his knack for strikeouts—tallying six in his last appearance alone—he's likely to keep the Royals' hitters in check. Cole's ability to control the game's tempo will be crucial for the Yankees' success in this outing.
Switching focus to the Kansas City Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. stands out as a formidable threat at the plate. Leading his team with a .332 batting average and 32 home runs, Witt Jr. has shown he can change the game with a single swing. Meanwhile, Michael Wacha, although he's had struggles with a 6.75 ERA, will hope to find his rhythm against a potent Yankees lineup. The Royals will need Wacha to dig deep and limit the Yankees' scoring opportunities to stand a chance in what promises to be a gripping contest.
Considering the momentum and current form of both teams, the Yankees look poised to take this game. With their powerful lineup and Cole's commanding presence on the mound, they have the edge over the Royals. While Kansas City will undoubtedly put up a fight, especially with the likes of Witt Jr., the Yankees' depth and offensive prowess might just be too much to handle this time around. Expect a thrilling game, but the Yankees are likely to come out on top, pushing further in their playoff journey.
Kansas City Royals injuries
- Will Smith (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Chris Stratton (RP): 15-Day-IL
- James McArthur (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Hunter Harvey (RP): 15-Day-IL
New York Yankees injuries
- Nestor Cortes (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Anthony Rizzo (1B): Out
- DJ LeMahieu (3B): 10-Day-IL
- JT Brubaker (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Lou Trivino (RP): 60-Day-IL
Yankees vs Royals game info
Venue |
Kauffman Stadium |
Location |
Kansas City, Missouri |
First pitch |
Thu 8:08 PM |
TV |
TBS |
Temperature |
76° |
Chance of Rain |
0% |