Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: David Bednar #53 of the New York Yankees reacts after the final out in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Ryan McMahon #19 of the New York Yankees watches his eighth inning two-run home run against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Kansas City Royals watches his home run against the New York Yankees in the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Ryan McMahon #19 of the New York Yankees watches his eighth inning two-run home run against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Michael Wacha #52 of the Kansas City Royals pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Brent Headrick #47 of the New York Yankees reacts after the final out of the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees singles in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Ben Rice #22 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals singles in the sixth inning on a fielding error against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Ben Rice #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates his two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Ben Rice #22 of the New York Yankees crosses home plate following his two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Cam Schlittler #31 of the New York Yankees walks back to the dugout after being relieved in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Cam Schlittler #31 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Michael Wacha #52 of the Kansas City Royals pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: David Bednar #53 of the New York Yankees pitches in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Cam Schlittler #31 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: David Bednar #53 and Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees celebrate their 4-2 win against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Kansas City Royals watches his home run against the New York Yankees in the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Cam Schlittler #31 of the New York Yankees is relieved in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Michael Wacha #52 of the Kansas City Royals meets his team at the mound in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Kansas City Royals grounds out as Maikel Garcia #11 (not pictured) scores in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
Kansas City Royals v New York Yankees NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees doubles in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)
