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Yankees set to face off against Royals in pivotal AL matchup at Yankee Stadium

The American League postseason potential matchup between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals will be previewed in a three-game series at Yankee Stadium starting on Monday night. The Royals, currently second in the AL Central, are sending RHP Brady Singer (9-10, 3.35 ERA) to start the series, while the Yankees, leading the AL East, are countering with LHP Carlos Rodon (14-9, 4.19 ERA). The game is set to begin at 7:05 EST, with the Yankees as the -175 betting favorite.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Royals +157 | Yankees -175
• Spread: Royals +1.5 (-140) | Yankees -1.5 (+120)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 64%.

Kansas City vs New York Stats

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals are currently on a four-game winning streak after sweeping Minnesota over the weekend. The pitching has been strong, with two shutouts in the last three games and a 2.33 ERA over the last six games. Their starting rotation is second in the American League with a 3.56 ERA. However, Singer has struggled in his last few starts, with a 1-4 record and a 5.13 ERA in his last six outings. The offense has been a concern, with the team averaging 3.8 runs per game in the current win streak. Salvador Perez has been struggling at the plate, with just three hits in the last 10 games and his average dropping from .283 to .270. The team ranks third in the AL in batting average and runs scored. With a power ranking of 17, Kansas City is ranked 10th in offense, 7th in defense, and have a 78-65 record this season.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees recently won two out of three games in their weekend series in Chicago, despite only scoring six runs. Their offense struggled with a .233/.319/.317 slash line over the past week, but they still lead the American League in runs scored and OPS for the season. Shortstop Jazz Chisholm Jr. has been a bright spot, hitting .316 with 23 runs scored since joining the team. The pitching staff performed well over the weekend, with two shutout victories and a strong showing in Sunday's loss. Overall, the Yankees have a 3.80 team ERA and their starters have a 59-42 record with a 3.83 ERA. The team is ranked 13th in power rankings and is second in offense, averaging 5.06 runs per game. Against the Kansas City Royals, the Yankees have an overall record of 82-60.

Yankees Poised for Victory Against Struggling Royals in Pitching Battle

The New York Yankees were victorious in three out of four games against the Kansas City Royals in mid-June. The Royals are currently on a hot streak, having impressed in their recent games against the first-place Minnesota team. In order to continue their winning streak, the Royals will need to overcome the formidable Yankee pitching staff. At home, Rodon has demonstrated outstanding performance this season, with an 8-2 record and 3.08 ERA in 11 starts at Yankee Stadium. With the Royals offense struggling, their chances in the upcoming series seem bleak. On the other hand, the Yankees' offense has been quiet but remains a potent threat. The game may ultimately come down to a pitching battle where the Yankees have the advantage. Therefore, the prediction is for the Yankees to emerge victorious.

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