Week 22 – September 9th: Draftee Signing Deadline; 3 Game Road Series Start with Yankees
Today, we begin a three-game series against the New York Yankees on the road. They play in a ballpark that slightly favors hitters and can hold 52325 fans. With a record of 84 wins and 59 losses, the Yankees have a winning percentage of .587. They are in second place in the AL East, 7.5 games behind the division leader. Their 722 runs scored rank third in the American League, while their .245 batting average ranks tenth. On defense, they've allowed 635 runs (ninth), with starters posting an ERA of 4.01, which is second in the league. Their bullpen has an ERA of 4.60, ranking 13th. When facing our Royals this season, they have an undefeated record of 4 wins and no losses.
Here are the projected pitching matchups:
RHP Z. Eflin (8-10, 4.71 ERA) vs LHP C. Rodón (9-8, 4.03 ERA)
RHP A. Marsh (2-3, 4.71 ERA) vs RHP M. Stroman (15-7, 3.05 ERA)
RHP B. Singer (5-6, 3.95 ERA) vs LHP N. Cortes (17-6, 3.55 ERA)
The top 5 players on their team are:
1. RF Aaron Judge (Age: 32, Overall: 80, Potential: 80)
2. RF Juan Soto (25, 80, 80)
3. CL Clay Holmes (31, 60, 60)
4. SP Marcus Stroman (33, 60, 60)
5. SP Carlos Rodón (31, 55, 55)
Game Summary – September 9th – Soto Slugs Yankees to 12-7 Win
The Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees left fans buzzing. The Yankees defeated the Royals 12-7, with much of the credit going to designated hitter Juan Soto. Soto hit 2 home runs for the Yankees. The win brings New York's season record to 85-59. New York took the lead, 7-6, on Everson Pereira's second home run of the season. The two-run homer came off Kansas City pitcher Huascar Brazoban in the bottom of the seventh.
"We can always improve and get better, but we're feeling confident after that win," said Soto.
GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: Juan Soto
Ballpark: Yankee Stadium
Weather: Partly Cloudy (68 degrees), wind blowing right to left at 11 mph
Start Time: 7:05 PM ET
Time: 3:15
Attendance: 43312