Yankees Explode for Four Homers, Crush Royals in Five‑Run Third

This recap highlights how the New York Yankees snapped a string of tight games with a commanding 13-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium. Cody Bellinger launched two homers and drove in five, while Will Warren delivered a dominant start.

The offense exploded with a five-run third inning. That outburst erased any early doubt and let New York play with urgency and, honestly, a bit of swagger.

Amed Rosario and Ben Rice added their own home runs in that decisive frame. The Yankees, after so many close games, finally got to relax and let the bats do the talking.

Will Warren set the tone with seven strong innings. He tied his career high with 11 strikeouts, scattered five hits, and didn’t walk a single batter.

He kept control and found a rhythm, which hasn’t always come easily in his past starts. By avoiding trouble, he gave the lineup a chance to jump all over Noah Cameron early.

The third inning really flipped everything. Rosario, Bellinger, and Rice strung together the big hits that blew the game open.

Bellinger’s second homer felt like the dagger. Rosario and Rice joined the fun, and J.C. Escarra chipped in with a run-scoring double.

Escarra also cleared the bases with a two-run triple, though the play was a bit messy and could’ve gone either way. Still, it showed the depth the Yankees lineup can offer when things are clicking.

• Cody Bellinger homered twice and drove in five runs, delivering a standout performance against the Royals.
• Amed Rosario added power with a homer as part of the third-inning eruption.
• Ben Rice joined the homer club, contributing to the five-run third.
• J.C. Escarra posted a run-scoring double and a two-run triple, the latter coming after a controversial ruling on a deep fly.
• The Yankees stretched their dominance over Kansas City to 10 straight wins dating back to Oct. 9, 2024, and rode a 12-1 stretch in their last 13 meetings, including postseason.

Manager Aaron Boone sounded relieved to finally see a game that didn’t come down to the wire. He praised both Warren’s pitching and the offense’s relentless approach.

Looking ahead, the team faces some tougher left-handed pitching and a series in Boston. Bellinger, for his part, shrugged off any talk of a secret to hitting lefties, saying it comes down to preparation and sticking to his routine.

Looking ahead: testing rotations and road trips

Warren just tossed seven solid innings, and the Yankees lineup got contributions from all over. Now, they’re heading into a stretch against left-handed pitchers with some real momentum.

This win gives them a bit of breathing room before a road trip to Boston. That series always feels bigger, especially with the different park vibes and a tough opponent.

Honestly, if New York can keep this deeper lineup rolling and the pitching staff stays confident, maybe they’ll finally steady the ship. After all those nail-biters lately, a little stability wouldn’t hurt.

 
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