Overview

• Yankees scored six runs in the first inning, demoralizing the Royals early.
• Kansas City has allowed first-inning runs in their last seven games.
• Royals' pitching struggles continued with Altavilla and Lynch giving up a combined 11 runs.
• Bobby Witt Jr. extended his hitting streak to 13 games, contributing two RBIs.
• Yankees' Cody Poteet earned his third win, allowing two runs over 5 1/3 innings.