In a matchup against the Kansas City Royals, the New York Yankees secured a 4-1 victory with solo home runs from Trent Grisham, Ben Rice, and Austin Wells off pitcher Seth Lugo in the fifth inning. Jazz Chisholm Jr. also contributed to the Yankees' scoring with a home run in the fourth inning. Carlos Carrasco and the Yankees' bullpen limited the Royals to just two hits in the game.
Seth Lugo struggled on the mound, giving up all four home runs to the Yankees' left-handed hitters. The Royals, wearing their new powder blue uniforms, faced setbacks with injuries to players like Mark Canha and Sam Long. The upcoming game will feature pitchers Max Fried for the Yankees and Michael Wacha for the Royals.