Yankees' home runs back Sabathia in 7-1 rout of Royals
Gary Sanchez hit a three-run homer, Chris Carter added a two-run shot and CC Sabathia got back on track as the New York Yankees rolled to a 7-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals Tuesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
New York Yankees
7
Kansas City Royals
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYY | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/5/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 2-5 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 0-1 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | vs Boston Red Sox | W 9-2 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | vs Boston Red Sox | W 9-0 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Merrifield grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Bonifacio scored, Gordon out at second, Soler to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 7-1
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 7-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-0
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Play Result 7-0
Holliday grounded into fielder's choice to third, Gregorius scored, Sánchez out at second, Carter to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 7-0
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-0
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Play Result 6-0
Ellsbury singled to right, Castro scored, Judge to third.
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Advancing On Play 6-0
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 5-0
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 5-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
Carter homered to center (414 feet), Gregorius scored.
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Advancing On Force 5-0
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 7-1
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Escobar popped out to shortstop.
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Pop Out 7-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Play Result 7-1
Merrifield to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 7-1
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Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 7-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-1
Escobar batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Merrifield grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Bonifacio scored, Gordon out at second, Soler to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 7-1
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 7-1
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 7-1
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 7-0
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 7-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-0
Merrifield batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-0
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Play Result 7-0
Gordon reached on infield single to third, Bonifacio to third, Soler to second.
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Advancing On Force 7-0
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Advancing On Force 7-0
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Single 7-0
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 7-0
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 7-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-0
Gordon batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-0
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Play Result 7-0
Soler walked, Bonifacio to second.
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Advancing On Force 7-0
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Ball 7-0
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Ball 7-0
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Swinging 7-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 7-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 7-0
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 7-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-0
Soler batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-0
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Play Result 7-0
Bonifacio singled to left.
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Single 7-0
Pitch 3: in play
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Head to Head
NYY win series 2-1
Injuries
Kansas City Royals
- Mitch Spence Out
- Nick Mears Out
- Ryan Bergert Out
- Cole Ragans Out
- Luinder Avila Out
New York Yankees
- Kervin Castro Out
- Fernando Cruz Out
Lineups
ConfirmedKC
Alcides EscobarSS3
Mike Moustakas3B18
Lorenzo CainCF6
Eric Hosmer1B51
Salvador PerezC13
Jorge BonifacioRF36
Jorge SolerDH12
Alex GordonLF4
Whit Merrifield2B15
NYY
Brett GardnerLF11
Gary SanchezC99
Matt HollidayDH7
Starlin Castro2B13
Aaron JudgeRF99
Jacoby EllsburyCF22
Chase Headley3B12
Didi GregoriusSS18
Chris Carter1B48
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