The Kansas City Royals will face the New York Yankees in an MLB matchup on Oct 7. The game is scheduled for 7:38 p.m. at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees enter with a money line of -152, while the Royals are at +130. The game will be broadcast on TBS. Weather forecasts predict scattered clouds with a high of 71°F, providing a suitable setting for bettors and fans alike.
Royals vs. Yankees pregame odds for ALDS Game 2
Today’s MLB game between the Royals and Yankees provides various betting options. The Yankees are favored across DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, and BetMGM, with moneyline odds ranging around -150 to -155. The over/under is consistent at 7.5 across most Massachusetts sportsbooks, offering another betting opportunity for MLB enthusiasts.
- DraftKings: Yankees -155, Royals +130, over/under 7.5
- FanDuel: Yankees -152, Royals +128, over/under 7.5
- Caesars: Yankees -155, Royals +130, over/under 7.5
- BetMGM: Yankees -150, Royals +125, over/under 7.5
MLB odds are subject to change for Royals vs Yankees
Royals vs. Yankees projected starting lineups today
Royals starting lineup
- 2B Maikel Garcia (R)
- SS Bobby Witt Jr. (R)
- 1B Vinnie Pasquantino (L)
- DH Salvador Perez (R)
- RF Hunter Renfroe (R)
- C Freddy Fermin (R)
- 3B Paul DeJong (R)
- LF Dairon Blanco (R)
- CF Garrett Hampson (R)
Yankees starting lineup
- 2B Gleyber Torres (R)
- RF Juan Soto (L)
- CF Aaron Judge (R)
- DH Giancarlo Stanton (R)
- 3B Jazz Chisholm Jr. (L)
- SS Anthony Volpe (R)
- C Jose Trevino (R)
- 1B Ben Rice (L)
- LF Alex Verdugo (L)
Projected lineups and injuries are Sportsdata.io
Royals vs. Yankees probable starters for Monday
Starters | W-L | ERA | WHIP | K% | BB% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
(KC) Cole Ragans (L) | 1-0 | 0.00 | 0.67 | 36.4 | 0.0 |
(NA) Carlos Rodón (L) | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
Royals vs. Yankees Injuries for ALDS Game 2
Royals: Will Smith is out with back spasms, expected back in October. Chris Stratton is out with a forearm strain. Hunter Harvey is out for the season with mid-back tightness. Cole Ragans is probable, dealing with calf cramps but expected to start. Josh Taylor is out with a biceps nerve injury, expected back in October.
Yankees: Anthony Rizzo is out with a fractured finger, missing the Divisional Series. DJ LeMahieu is out with a hip impingement. Lou Trivino and Jonathan Loáisiga are out for the season with elbow injuries.
Team standings & stats for Oct. 7 Game 2
Kansas City Royals team stats
The Kansas City Royals ended the regular MLB season with a record of 86-76, positioning them 5th in the league and 2nd in the AL Central Division. The Royals are leading the AL Central postseason with a 2-1 record. Despite a loss to the Yankees in their most recent outing, the Royals maintain a competitive edge. With a batting average of .232 and an ERA of 2.42, they are strategically positioned. Their home run and stolen base counts stand at 1 and 3 respectively, with recent game performance displaying 11 strikeouts against the Yankees.
Royals postseason stats
- Runs per game: 2.7
- Team average: .232
- Team home runs: 1
- Team stolen bases: 3
- Team ERA: 2.42
- Team pitching strikeouts: 33
Royals regular season stats
The Royals’ season stats highlight:
- Runs per game: 4.5
- Team average: .248
- Team home runs: 170
- Team stolen bases: 134
- Team ERA: 3.75
- Team pitching strikeouts: 1339
New York Yankees team stats
The New York Yankees completed their MLB season with a 94-68 record, leading the AL East Division and ranking 1st in the league. They have won 5 of their last 10 games, maintaining a win streak of one. In their recent matchup against the Royals, they secured a victory by allowing only 5 runs. The Yankees’ season stats showcase:
Yankees postseason stats
- Runs per game: 6.0
- Team average: .273
- Team home runs: 1
- Team stolen bases: 1
- Team ERA: 3.00
- Team pitching strikeouts: 7
Yankees regular season stats
- Runs per game: 5.0
- Team average: .248
- Team home runs: 237
- Team stolen bases: 88
- Team ERA: 3.76
- Team pitching strikeouts: 1457
Player Stats for Royals vs. Yankees
MJ Melendez and Alex Verdugo are notable players for the Royals and Yankees. Their recent performances and season stats highlight their potential to impact the game. Recent news about Nestor Cortes’ recovery and Verdugo’s key performance in Game 1 further influences MLB betting odds.
Royals Leaders Ahead of Game 2
Bobby Witt Jr. emerges as a pivotal player for the Royals, leading in batting average, home runs, RBIs, and runs this season. Yuli Gurriel and Tommy Pham also stand out with their recent contributions against the Yankees, showcasing their potential impact on the game.
Yankees postseason stats
- AVG Leader: Michael Massey .385
- HR Leader: MJ Melendez 1
- RBI Leader: Garrett Hampson 2
- Runs Leader: Yuli Gurriel 3
- SB Leader: Maikel Garcia 2
Yankees regular season stats
- AVG Leader: Bobby Witt Jr. .332
- HR Leader: Bobby Witt Jr. 32
- RBI Leader: Bobby Witt Jr. 109
- Runs Leader: Bobby Witt Jr. 125
- SB Leader: Maikel Garcia 37
Yankees Leaders Ahead of Game 2
Aaron Judge remains a key player for the Yankees, leading in batting average, home runs, and RBIs this season. Juan Soto’s performance in runs and recent game stats, along with Alex Verdugo’s recent impact, are crucial for the Yankees’ strategy.
Yankees postseason stats
- AVG Leader: Alex Verdugo .667
- HR Leader: Gleyber Torres 1
- RBI Leader: Gleyber Torres 2
- Runs Leader: Gleyber Torres 2
- SB Leader: Jazz Chisholm Jr. 1
Yankees regular season stats
- AVG Leader: Aaron Judge .322
- HR Leader: Aaron Judge 58
- RBI Leader: Aaron Judge 144
- Runs Leader: Juan Soto 128
- SB Leader: Jazz Chisholm Jr. 40