Royals Extend Winning Streak with Historic 5-0 Victory, 14 Strikeouts Over Yankees

Sep 11, 2024, 01:36 AM

The Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to five games with a decisive 5-0 victory over the New York Yankees. This game marked a historic performance for the Royals, as they became the first team ever to hold the Yankees to no runs, no walks, and 14 strikeouts in a single game. The Yankees struggled offensively, managing only two well-hit balls throughout the game. This is the fifth time this season the Yankees have recorded just two well-hit balls in a game, with previous instances occurring against the Diamondbacks, Blue Jays, Rays, and Tigers. The Royals entered the matchup with a four-game win streak.