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Yankees Offense Explodes: 6 Homers in Historic Win
28 May
Summary
- Yankees offense recorded a historic explosion with six home runs.
- Gerrit Cole made a strong return, pitching six scoreless innings.
- Kansas City's offense struggled, relying heavily on Bobby Witt Jr.
The New York Yankees offense demonstrated a historic explosion Tuesday night, launching six home runs in a commanding 15-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals. This offensive outburst saw every Yankees starter record at least two hits, a first in franchise history. The team reached base 29 times on 24 hits, completely overwhelming their opponent.
In preparation for Wednesday's game, the Yankees are set to start Gerrit Cole. Making his second start of 2026 after recovering from injury, Cole delivered a strong performance last week against Tampa Bay, allowing no runs over six innings. His return is a significant boost to the Yankees' roster.
The Royals will counter with left-hander Noah Cameron, who has a 2-3 record with a 4.72 ERA this season. Kansas City's offense has struggled, with most of their production coming from shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.'s solo home runs. The team's current record stands at 22-33.
Manager Aaron Boone is adjusting the lineup for Wednesday, prioritizing rest and momentum for his team. The Yankees are looking to extend their winning streak against Kansas City to 14 games and continue building momentum.
