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Yankees Complete Sweep of Royals on Chaotic Eighth-Inning Run

Pablo Reyes’ erratic dash from third directly produced the lone run that sealed New York’s dominance.

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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Kansas City Royals catcher Freddy Fermin (34) can’t make the tag as New York Yankees second baseman Pablo Reyes (19) scores in the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium on June 12, 2025.

Overview

  • Reyes stumbled between third and home in the eighth inning, forcing an errant throw that allowed the only run in a 1-0 victory.
  • Will Warren and Seth Lugo each delivered 5 2/3 scoreless innings, with Warren yielding four hits and striking out four and Lugo allowing two hits and two strikeouts.
  • The Yankees have swept all six meetings this season against Kansas City and won 10 of their last 11 matchups.
  • The Royals were held 0-for-17 with runners in scoring position during the series and have lost 11 of their last 14 home games.
  • Key injuries to Cole Ragans and Michael Massey have compounded Kansas City’s offensive struggles.