The eagerly awaited matchup between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals is set for June 13, 2024, at Kauffman Stadium, beginning at 02:10 pm under clear skies. Nestor Cortes will take the mound for the Yankees, holding an impressive ERA of 3.682, while Alec Marsh will represent the Royals, posting an ERA of 4.050. In the 2024 AL East Division, the Yankees lead with a stellar record of 48-21, reflecting a .700 winning percentage. Their divisional play has been evenly matched with an 8-8 record. Recently, the Yankees have been on a roll, securing 8 wins in their last 10 games and are riding a three-game winning streak. They have performed well both at home (22-10) and away (26-11), particularly excelling in night games with 31 victories. The team has scored a total of 345 runs while conceding 223. On the flip side, the Royals sit 4th in the AL Central Division with a record of 39-29, a .573 winning percentage. They are second in divisional rankings with a 13-9 record. The Royals have won 4 of their last 10 games but are currently facing a three-game slide. At home, they have exhibited reliability with a 24-13 record, struggling slightly on the road with a 15-16 record. They have performed moderately in day games, securing 16 wins compared to 23 in night engagements. Offensively, the Royals have scored 332 runs and have given up 267 runs defensively.