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The New York Yankees currently lead the Kansas City Royals 1-0 in the American League Division Series (ALDS) following a closely contested Game 1. The teams will meet again tonight for Game 2 at Yankee Stadium, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.
Game Details
Date: October 7, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Yankee Stadium, New York
TV Channels: TBS, truTV
Streaming Options: Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, Max, YouTube TV
Pitching Matchup
Kansas City Royals: Cole Ragans (11-9, 3.14 ERA, 223 strikeouts)
New York Yankees: Carlos Rodón (16-9, 3.96 ERA, 195 strikeouts)
Both pitchers have shown promise this season, with Ragans having a standout performance in the AL Wild Card series against the Baltimore Orioles.
Series Overview
The Yankees secured a thrilling 6-5 victory in Game 1, featuring five lead changes—the most ever recorded in a playoff game. This win puts New York in a favorable position as they aim to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series.
Key Team Stats
Yankees Record: 94-68 overall; 44-37 at home
Royals Record: 86-76 overall; 41-40 on the road
Season Series: Yankees lead 6-2 against the Royals this season.
Notable Players
Yankees:
Aaron Judge: .322 batting average with 58 home runs this season.
Gleyber Torres: Strong recent performance with two home runs and six RBIs over his last ten games.
Royals:
Salvador Pérez: Contributed significantly with 27 home runs.
Hunter Renfroe: Struggled recently but has potential for a breakout.
Injury Report
Yankees:
Nestor Cortes Jr. (15-Day IL, elbow)
DJ LeMahieu (10-Day IL, hip)
Royals:
James McArthur (15-Day IL, elbow)
Chris Stratton (15-Day IL, forearm)
Upcoming Schedule
Following Game 2 tonight, the series will continue with Game 3 on October 9 and potentially Game 4 on October 10 if necessary.
This matchup promises to be another exciting chapter in the postseason as both teams vie for a spot in the American League Championship Series starting on October 13.
Probable Pitchers
Royals: Cole Ragans (11-9, 3.14 ERA, 223 strikeouts)
Yankees: Carlos Rodón (16-9, 3.96 ERA, 195 strikeouts)
Ragans had a solid outing against the Yankees earlier this season, allowing only two runs in six innings5. Rodón has shown inconsistency but has experience in high-pressure situations, which could be pivotal for the Yankees6.
Projected Lineups
Kansas City Royals
Tommy Pham (3B)
Bobby Witt Jr. (SS)
Vinnie Pasquantino (1B)
Salvador Pérez (C)
MJ Melendez (LF)
Michael Massey (2B)
Drew Waters (RF)
Edward Olivares (CF)
Cole Ragans (P)
New York Yankees
Gleyber Torres (2B)
Aaron Judge (RF)
Giancarlo Stanton (DH)
Anthony Rizzo (1B)
Alex Verdugo (LF)
Oswaldo Cabrera (3B)
Anthony Volpe (SS)
Austin Wells (C)
Carlos Rodón (P)
Key Players to Watch
For the Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Pérez will be crucial for offensive production.
The Yankees will rely heavily on their power hitters like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Betting Odds
The current betting odds favor the Yankees:
Moneyline: Yankees -150, Royals +125
Total Runs Over/Under: 7.546.
