First Pitch: 10:35 AM PT / 1:35 PM ET
Venue: Yankee Stadium — Bronx, New York Gametime Weather: 48°F, cool with light wind
Injury Report
Kansas City Royals
Bailey Falter — 15‑Day IL (Apr 20)
Stephen Kolek — 15‑Day IL (Apr 28)
Carlos Estévez — 15‑Day IL (Apr 28)
James McArthur — 15‑Day IL (May 1)
Tyson Guerrero — 60‑Day IL (Jun 1)
New York Yankees
Rafael Montero — OUT (Apr 19)
Anthony Volpe — 10‑Day IL (May 1)
Carlos Rodón — 15‑Day IL (May 2)
Gerrit Cole — 15‑Day IL (May 7)
Travis MacGregor — 60‑Day IL (Jun 1)
Team Records & Statistical Profile
Kansas City Royals (7–14)
Team AVG: .219
Runs: 71
Hits: 147
HR: 17
OBP: .298
SLG: .342
ERA: 4.47
WHIP: 1.36
Road Record: 2–9
New York Yankees (12–9)
Team AVG: .218
Runs: 103
Hits: 148
HR: 29
OBP: .319
SLG: .403
ERA: 3.57
WHIP: 1.18
Home Record: 7–5
Recent Team Form
Royals — Last 5
L 13–4 @ NYY
L 4–2 @ NYY
L 10–9 @ DET
L 2–1 @ DET
L 2–1 @ DET Streak: L6
Yankees — Last 5
W 13–4 vs KC
W 4–2 vs KC
L 11–4 vs LAA
W 5–4 vs LAA
L 7–1 vs LAA Streak: W2
Probable Pitching Matchup
KC — Cole Ragans (LHP)
Record: 0–3
ERA: 3.78
WHIP: 1.38
IP: 16.2
K/BB: 16 / 10
HR Allowed: 3
NYY — Ryan Weathers (LHP)
Record: 0–2
ERA: 4.29
WHIP: 1.38
IP: 21.0
K/BB: 28 / 7
HR Allowed: 4
Matchup Predictor: Yankees 55.4% vs Royals 44.6%
Key Player Matchups
Kansas City Royals
Carter Jensen: 5 HR, 12 RBI
Bobby Witt Jr.: .266 AVG, 8 SB
Vinnie Pasquantino: 10 RBI
New York Yankees
Aaron Judge: 8 HR, 14 RBI
Ben Rice: .339 AVG, 7 HR, 17 RBI
Jac Caglianone: .270 AVG
Series History & Context
Yankees lead the series 2–0, winning 4–2 and 13–4.
Royals are on a 7‑game road losing streak.
Yankees have covered the run line in 4 of the last 5 vs KC.
Betting Trends
Royals bullpen: 6.08 ERA, bottom‑five xFIP (4.67) and SIERA (4.25).
Ragans: high walk rate (nearly 15%).
Yankees lineup producing: 17 runs in this series already.
Weather: cold but offense‑friendly matchup due to pitching volatility.
Game Odds
Kansas City Royals 8
New York Yankees – 149
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 18, 2026
