Yankees rally in seventh for 10-4 win over Royals

On Monday night, the New York Yankees faced the Kansas City Royals, securing a 10-4 victory that extended their lead in the AL East. Austin Wells played a pivotal role, hitting a three-run homer in the seventh inning and an RBI double in the eighth, contributing significantly to the Yankees' scoring surge. This win marked the Yankees surpassing their previous season's win total, now standing at 83-61, and moving 1.5 games ahead of the Baltimore Orioles, who lost to Boston. The game saw the Royals initially take the lead with Hunter Renfroe's homer in the sixth, making it 4-3. However, the Yankees responded with a rally, scoring the last seven runs of the game. Aaron Judge, despite a recent homerless streak, tied the game with a single before Wells' decisive homer. Jasson Domínguez also made an impact, scoring after a throwing error by Royals catcher Salvador Perez. Salvador Perez had a standout performance for Kansas City, going 4 for 4 and driving in all three of the Royals' runs. He contributed with an RBI single and a homer, showcasing his offensive skills despite the team's overall struggles. The Yankees capitalized on defensive errors from the Royals, which allowed them to take control of the game. In terms of player updates, the Yankees placed DJ LeMahieu on the injured list due to a hip issue, while Jon Berti returned after a lengthy absence. The upcoming matchup features Royals pitcher Seth Lugo against Yankees' Marcus Stroman, promising another competitive game.