New York Yankees at Kansas City Royals Preview: June 12, 2025

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

New York Yankees at Kansas City Royals Preview

Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, June 12, 2025, 6:40 PM EDT.

The New York Yankees (41-25, first in the AL East) visit the Kansas City Royals (34-34, fourth in the AL Central).

Kansas City has a 19-15 record at home and a 34-34 record overall. Royals pitchers have a collective 3.45 ERA, which ranks fifth in the majors.

New York is 20-13 on the road and 41-25 overall. The Yankees have the top team batting average in the AL at .261.

Thursday's game is the sixth meeting between these teams this season. The Yankees are up 5-0 in the season series.

Pitching Matchup

Yankees: Will Warren (4-3, 5.34 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 75 strikeouts)

Royals: Seth Lugo (3-5, 3.46 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 50 strikeouts)

Yankees -148, Royals +123; over/under is 9 runs

The New York Yankees hit the road against the Kansas City Royals aiming to prolong a three-game road winning streak.

Top Performers

Vinnie Pasquantino is fourth on the Royals with 18 extra base hits (seven doubles, a triple and 10 home runs). Jonathan India is 12 for 41 with two doubles, two home runs and five RBI over the last 10 games.

Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with 44 extra base hits (17 doubles, two triples and 25 home runs). Austin Wells is 11 for 34 with three doubles, three home runs and 11 RBI over the past 10 games.

Last 10 Games

Royals: 4-6, .279 batting average, 4.80 ERA, outscored by 13 runs

Yankees: 6-4, .271 batting average, 5.87 ERA, outscored by four runs

Injuries

Royals: Cole Ragans: 15-Day IL (rotator cuff), Michael Massey: 10-Day IL (ankle), Hunter Harvey: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alec Marsh: 60-Day IL (shoulder), James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow), Sam Long: 15-Day IL (elbow), Kyle Wright: 15-Day IL (shoulder)

Yankees: Jazz Chisholm: day-to-day (neck), Luke Weaver: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Oswaldo Cabrera: 10-Day IL (ankle), Giancarlo Stanton: 60-Day IL (elbow), Marcus Stroman: 15-Day IL (knee), JT Brubaker: 60-Day IL (ribs), Jake Cousins: 60-Day IL (elbow), Gerrit Cole: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Gil: 60-Day IL (back)

In summary

The New York Yankees (41-25) face the Kansas City Royals (34-34) on June 12, 2025, at 6:40 PM EDT in Kansas City. The Yankees are first in the AL East, while the Royals are fourth in the AL Central. New York has won all five previous meetings this season. Will Warren pitches for the Yankees against Seth Lugo for the Royals. Key players include Aaron Judge for the Yankees and Vinnie Pasquantino for the Royals. The Yankees hold a 20-13 road record compared to the Royals' 19-15 home record.

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New York Yankees at Kansas City Royals Preview: June 12, 2025