MLB: New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals odds, picks, and predictions

The New York Yankees (13-6) and Kansas City Royals (7-10) will face off in the first game of a three-game series at Kauffman Stadium on Friday at 8:10 p.m. ET. The first meeting of the season series. Last season, New York won four out of six games. The Yankees are coming off a 6-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians and Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. With starters and relievers both pitching well in the first month of the season, New York has the top 2.92 ERA in the AL. The Yankees'.735 on-base percentage is second in the American League. The Royals return home after a six-game road trip that ended with a 2-1 series victory against the Chicago White Sox. Kanas City's offense (.594 OPS) is the worst in the American League.

New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals projected starters

Nestor Cortes (LHP) vs. Kris Bubic (LHP)

Cortes is making his fourth start of the season (0-0, 1.15 ERA). Through 15 2/3 innings, he has a 0.64 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9, and 14.4 K/9. Bubic makes his fourth start (0-1, 14.14 ERA). Through seven innings, he has a 3.00 WHIP, 11.6 BB/9, and 6.4 K/9.

New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals picks and predictions

Prediction: Yankees 6, Royals 4