Overview

• The Yankees broke their offensive slump with four solo home runs, all from left-handed hitters, in a 4-1 win over the Royals.
• Carlos Carrasco delivered his best performance of the season, allowing just one hit—a solo homer by Bobby Witt Jr.—over five innings.
• The Yankees' bullpen contributed four scoreless innings, completing a combined two-hitter to secure the victory.
• This game was the first meeting between the Yankees and Royals since last year's ALDS, reigniting a budding rivalry.
• The win helps the Yankees recover from a challenging stretch, having lost five of their previous seven games.