The New York Yankees (39-25) travel to Kauffman Stadium to face the Kansas City Royals (34-32) in the first game of a three-game series on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The Yankees are looking to bounce back after dropping two of three games to the Red Sox, while the Royals aim to capitalize on home-field advantage after a tough series loss to the White Sox.
Game Details
- Matchup: New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals
- Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City, MO)
- Broadcast: TBS
Team Breakdown & Key Players
New York Yankees (39-25)
- Last Game: The Yankees lost two of three to the Red Sox, allowing 27 runs in the series.
- Key Players:
- Aaron Judge (OF) – Batting .396, with 21 home runs and 50 RBI, ranking top five in MLB in homers.
- Juan Soto (OF) – Provides power with 15 home runs and 45 RBI, leading the Yankees in walks.
- Max Fried (SP) – Expected starter with an 8-1 record and 1.78 ERA, looking for another dominant outing.
- Strengths: Power hitting, elite pitching rotation.
- Weaknesses: Recent bullpen struggles, defensive lapses.
Kansas City Royals (34-32)
- Last Game: The Royals lost two of three to the White Sox, struggling offensively.
- Key Players:
- Bobby Witt Jr. (SS) – Batting .319, with eight home runs and 17 stolen bases, ranking top 10 in AL batting average.
- Salvador Pérez (C) – Provides veteran leadership with 12 home runs and 38 RBI.
- Noah Cameron (SP) – Expected starter with a 2-1 record and 0.85 ERA, looking to contain the Yankees’ offense.
- Strengths: Home-field advantage, strong pitching rotation.
- Weaknesses: Offensive inconsistency, lack of power hitting.
Matchup Analysis & Betting Insights
- Head-to-Head: The Yankees swept the Royals in their previous three-game series earlier this season.
- Game Strategy:
- Yankees: Need Fried to limit runs while relying on their power hitters.
- Royals: Must capitalize on New York’s pitching struggles and generate early offense.
Game Odds
New York Yankees – 200
Kansas City Royals 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 9, 2025
