NEW YORK — The New York Yankees are taking on the Kansas City Royals for the final game of a three game set. The Yankees already won the series against the Royals, and will go for the sweep today.
The Yankees will be sending out LHP Ryan Weathers (0-2, 4.29) today. Weathers has not faced the Royals in his career. The Royals will be sending out LHP Cole Ragans (0-3, 3.78).
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B1: Yankees Scored Three Runs
Ben Rice was inserted into the leadoff spot today, and promptly walked to lead off the game. He was driven in on a two-run home run off the bat of Aaron Judge.
Royals lefty Cole Regans would go on to walk three more batters in the inning, resulting in a sac fly by Austin Wells to add a third run, giving Ryan Weathers his first runs of stuff
B2: Ben Rice Homers
For the fourth straight game, Ben Rice has hit a home run. This one came off the lefty Regans. In fact, three of Rice’s last four home runs have came off left-handers. He should be getting reps every day, no matter what. This kid could find himself in MVP conversations if his performance keeps up.
B5: Trent Grisham Three-Run Shot
Trent Grisham with his third home run on the home stand to give the Yankees a 7-0 lead in the fifth inning with Ryan Weathers cruising along. It was also Grisham’s third home run of the year.
T6: Ryan Weathers Is Solid
Ryan Weathers has worked his way through six scoreless innings. Remember Tuesday when I wrote/said that Weathers looked good aside from the four home runs? That showed today. His stuff looked really good today, and the run support from his offense certainly helped.
This awful send by the Royals also helped.