Yankees series preview: Not a team you want to face during a losing streak
Can the Royals grab a win in the Bronx?
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 16: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a home run in the first inning during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on April 16, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Royals have stumbled out to a 7-12 start and are winless on this road trip as they travel to the Bronx. The Yankees are always expected to be one of the top teams to contend for a title, although a championship has eluded them now for 16 seasons.
They got off to a great start this year, but have dropped seven of their last nine, including getting swept by the Rays. Kansas City Royals (7-12) vs. New York Yankees (10-9) at Yankee Stadium, New York, NY Royals: 3.
42 runs scored/game (26th in MLB), 4. 16 runs allowed/game (12th) Yankees: 4. 53 runs scored/game (13th), 4.
00 runs allowed/game (8th) Only four teams have hit more home runs than the Yankees this year, and 15 of their 23 home runs have come at home. They also have the second-highest walk rate in baseball. Aaron Judge is tied for the most home runs in baseball with eight.