The New York Yankees are slated to battle the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on the evening of October 10, 2024, with the first pitch set for 08:08 PM. Clear skies are expected for the game day.

Yankees’ ace Gerrit Cole, who holds a 3.971 ERA, will take the mound as the starting pitcher. Facing him from the Royals’ side will be Michael Wacha, who enters the game with a 3.288 ERA.

In the 2024 AL East Division standings, the Yankees lead with a stellar record of 94-68, which provides them a 0.58 winning percentage. They are equally balanced in their divisional matchups, earning 26 wins and 26 losses. Coming into this game, the Yankees have won 5 of their last 10 matches and currently enjoy a single game win streak. Their home record stands at 44-37, while they have been stronger on the road with a 50-31 record. They have shown a preference for night games, winning 61 compared to 33 daytime victories. Overall, the Yankees have scored 815 runs and conceded 668.

On the other side, the Royals sit in the 5th position in the 2024 AL Central Division with a record of 86-76, reflecting a 0.53 winning percentage. They are second in their division thanks to a 33-19 division record. Recently, the Royals have secured 4 wins in their last 10 outings, including a current winning streak of one. They hold a 45-36 home record and a slightly less impressive 41-40 record on the road. Like the Yankees, they also perform better during night games with 54 victories as opposed to 32 in day games. The Royals have amassed 735 runs and have given up 644 runs.