Yankees and Royals Clash Again in Kansas City Tonight

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The New York Yankees return to Kauffman Stadium tonight for Game 2 of their series against the Kansas City Royals. The game is set to begin at 7:40 p.m. ET (6:40 p.m. CT).

This evening’s matchup follows Tuesday’s opener, where the Yankees won decisively, defeating the Royals 10-2. The game started with a dramatic 469-foot home run by Yankees slugger Aaron Judge during the first inning, setting the tone for the rest of the game.

Yankees starter Max Fried earned the win, allowing two runs on six hits over seven innings. With this victory, Fried improved his record to 9-1 this season, boasting a 1.84 ERA.

The Yankees, holding a record of 40-25, look to continue their momentum as they face Royals pitcher Kris Bubic, who has a 5-3 record and an impressive 1.43 ERA. Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt, with a record of 2-3 and a 4.04 ERA, will take the mound tonight.

The final game of the series is scheduled for Thursday at Kauffman Stadium, also starting at 7:40 p.m. ET (6:40 p.m. CT). Fans can tune in to MLB Network for the live broadcast.