The New York Yankees are set to return to action this Wednesday with a matchup against the Kansas City Royals, which will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video. This follows a tough week where the Yankees struggled, experiencing a shutout loss against the Cleveland Guardians last week, marking only their second occurrence of being scoreless this regular season.
Over the weekend, the Yankees faced another setback, losing a series against their rivals, the Boston Red Sox. As they embark on a six-game road trip, they will aim to rebound against the Royals, a team they previously swept in three games earlier this season at Yankee Stadium.
On the mound for the Yankees will be Clarke Schmidt, who has struggled with consistency this season, holding a 2-3 record and a 4.04 ERA. Schmidt last pitched during the Yankees’ loss to the Guardians.
Facing him will be Kris Bubic from the Royals, who has been exceptional this season, sporting a 1.43 ERA and impressive recent performances—consistent pitching that has seen him allow only three earned runs over his last 39 1/3 innings. Bubic is determined to improve his outcome against the Yankees after a prior performance against them resulted in three runs and four walks over 5 1/3 innings.
Tonight’s game kicks off at 7:05 p.m. from Kauffman Stadium and will feature a pregame show on Prime Video. YES Network’s team, including the experienced Michael Kay, will provide commentary for viewers tuning in.
The Yankees have a loaded schedule ahead, with several games lined up against competitive teams, offering them a chance to regain momentum as they push forward in the season. Despite recent challenges, there remains a sense of optimism that the Yankees can turn things around in the coming games.
This game represents not only an opportunity for a much-needed win but also a pivotal moment for players like Schmidt to step up and lead the team back on track. As they face the Royals again, fans will be eager to see if the Yankees can enhance their performance and reclaim their place as playoff contenders.