The New York Yankees are set to clash with the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on October 10, 2024. The game will commence at 8:08 pm under clear skies.

Gerrit Cole, with an ERA of 3.971, will lead the pitching for the Yankees. Opposing him on the mound for the Royals will be Michael Wacha, who carries an ERA of 3.288.

As of 2024, the Yankees top the AL East Division standings with 94 wins and 68 losses, marking a .580 winning percentage. They show an even divisional play record at 26-26 and have captured 5 wins in their last 10 games, with a current winning streak of one. The Yankees have a better record on the road (50-31) compared to their home performances (44-37). They boast 61 wins during night games against 33 in day matches, with an overall run differential of +147 (815 runs scored vs. 668 allowed).

In contrast, the Royals hold the 5th position in the AL Central Division, having secured 86 wins against 76 losses, which translates to a .530 winning percentage. They display strength in division games with 33 wins and 19 losses, securing the 2nd place in their division. Recently, they recorded 4 wins in their last 10 matches and are on a one-win streak. The Royals have a slightly better home record (45-36) than on the road (41-40), and like the Yankees, they perform better at night with 54 wins compared to 32 day-time victories. Their offensive has produced 735 runs, whereas defensively, they have given up 644 runs.