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Almonte flied out to center fielder Hicks.

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Perez grounded into fielder's choice, second baseman Torres to shortstop Gregorius, Merrifield scored, Moustakas out.

Grounded into fielder's choice, second baseman Torres to shortstop Gregorius, Merrifield scored, Moustakas out.

Jay safe at first on fielding error by second baseman Torres, Almonte scored, Merrifield to third, Perez to second.

Safe at first on fielding error by second baseman Torres, Almonte scored, Merrifield to third, Perez to second.

Dozier walked on a full count, Merrifield scored, Perez to third, Jay to second.

Walked on a full count, Merrifield scored, Perez to third, Jay to second.

Perez homered to left on the first pitch.

Walker singled to center, Stanton scored, Hicks to third.

Singled to center, Stanton scored, Hicks to third.

Andújar hit a sacrifice fly to right fielder Soler, Hicks scored.

Perez doubled to right, Moustakas scored.

Royals first.  Merrifield doubled to center.  Soler popped out to right fielder Judge.  Merrifield stole third.  Moustakas walked on a full count.  Perez grounded into fielder's choice, second baseman Torres to shortstop Gregorius, Merrifield scored, Moustakas out.  Jay grounded into fielder's choice, second baseman Torres to shortstop Gregorius, Perez out.

Royals third.  Almonte walked on a full count.  Merrifield singled to center, Almonte to third.  Merrifield stole second.  Soler struck out.  Moustakas popped out to second baseman Torres.  Perez walked on a full count.  Jay safe at first on fielding error by second baseman Torres, Almonte scored, Merrifield to third, Perez to second.  Dozier walked on a full count, Merrifield scored, Perez to third, Jay to second.  A.Gordon struck out.

Royals fifth.  Moustakas grounded out, second baseman Torres to first baseman Walker.  Perez homered to left on the first pitch.  Jay struck out.  Dozier lined out to left fielder Gardner.

Yankees sixth.  Stanton hit an infield single to second.  G.Sánchez flied out to left fielder Jay.  Hicks singled to center, Stanton to second.  Hill pitching.  Walker singled to center, Stanton scored, Hicks to third.  Andújar hit a sacrifice fly to right fielder Soler, Hicks scored.  Torres walked on a full count, Walker to second.  Gardner grounded out, pitcher Hill to first baseman Dozier.

Royals seventh.  Robertson pitching.  Merrifield grounded out, third baseman Andújar to first baseman Walker.  Soler grounded out, third baseman Andújar to first baseman Walker.  Moustakas walked on a full count.  Perez doubled to right, Moustakas scored.  Jay lined out to center fielder Hicks.

The Yankees enter this series not having played since Tuesday, a game against the Nationals that ended up being suspended in the sixth inning with a 3-3 score. Since April 21, New York's 19-3 (.864) record is the best in the majors.

The Royals have lost five games in a row, and were most recently swept at home by the Rays. Despite having a 6-9 record in May, Kansas City ranks second in baseball in batting average during May at .285 (Indians - .286).

The Yankees have won 12 consecutive games against AL Central opponents dating back to last season. This is their longest winning streak against any one division since also winning 12 straight against the NL Central from 2005-2008.

In two starts on the road this season, CC Sabathia has a 1.50 ERA while limiting opponents to a .213 batting average. Sabathia has a 3.14 ERA and 21 wins against the Royals in his career, tied for his most against any team (Tigers).

Whit Merrifield (.407), Alcides Escobar (.385), and Jorge Soler (.372) all rank in the top 20 in MLB in batting average against left-handed pitching (among qualified players).

In 12 games in May, Giancarlo Stanton is slashing .318/.423/.750 with five home runs, four doubles, and 11 RBI. Stanton is batting .300 with a 1.008 OPS on the road this season, compared to .227 with a .769 OPS at home.

HP - Holbrook, 1B - Wolf, 2B - Torres, 3B - Blakney

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- After getting swept by the Tampa Bay Rays, the last team the Kansas City Royals need to see coming to town is the New York Yankees juggernaut.
The Yankees, who have the best record in the majors, will open a three-game series Friday with the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals host red-hot Yankees

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)  The worst night CC Sabathia has had during 18 years in the big leagues came Wednesday, when the Yankees' big left-hander had to sleep in the team's broken-down plane after a rainout in Washington.
Friday night wasn't all that great, either.

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New York Yankees @ Kansas City Royals on May 19, 2018

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