The Kansas City Royals (8-10) and New York Yankees (10-7) are set to face off in the final game of their three-game series at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. The Yankees secured a 4-2 victory on Tuesday, powered by Jasson Domínguez’s three-run double in the sixth inning, while the Royals will look to bounce back after struggling offensively.
Game Details
- Matchup: Kansas City Royals (8-10) vs. New York Yankees (10-7)
- Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- TV Broadcast: YES Network, Bally Sports Kansas City
- Betting Odds: Yankees (-140), Royals (+120) Over/Under: 8 runs
Team Breakdown
New York Yankees
- Record: 10-7 (1st in AL East)
- Recent Performance: The Yankees bounced back from their series loss to the San Francisco Giants with a 4-2 win over Kansas City on Tuesday. Their offense ranks second in MLB with 99 runs scored, and they lead the league with 32 home runs.
- Key Players:
- Aaron Judge (OF) – Batting .289 with 5 HR and 14 RBI.
- Jasson Domínguez (OF) – Delivered a three-run double in the sixth inning on Tuesday.
- Anthony Volpe (SS) – Batting .267 with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
- Pitching Matchup: Clarke Schmidt (0-0, 3.86 ERA, 15 K) will start for New York. He is making his first start of the season after recovering from an injury.
Kansas City Royals
- Record: 8-10 (4th in AL Central)
- Recent Performance: The Royals struggled in Game 2, managing just two runs and going 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position. Their offense ranks 24th in MLB with a .211 team batting average.
- Key Players:
- Bobby Witt Jr. (SS) – Doubled in the third inning, driving in Maikel Garcia.
- Salvador Pérez (C) – Batting .250 with 4 HR and 12 RBI.
- Vinnie Pasquantino (1B) – Needs to step up after a slow start.
- Pitching Matchup: Kris Bubic (0-0, 2.00 ERA, 19 K) will start for Kansas City. He has been dominant, allowing just one home run in 15 innings this season.
Game Outlook
The Yankees have momentum after their Game 2 victory, while the Royals need to find consistency at the plate. With Schmidt and Bubic on the mound, expect a tight, low-scoring battle. If New York can continue their strong offensive performance, they have a chance to take the series sweep. However, Kansas City’s pitching depth and ability to manufacture runs could make this a close contest.
Kansas City Royals 8
New York Yankees – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 15, 2025
