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Yankees Crush Royals 13-4; Bellinger Shines with Two Homers

4/19/2026

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Yankees Dominate Royals

On April 18, 2026, the New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals 13-4 at Yankee Stadium.
Cody Bellinger led the offense with two home runs and five RBIs.
Will Warren (New York Yankees pitcher) pitched seven innings and struck out 11.
The Yankees scored five runs in the third inning, highlighted by Bellinger's two-run homer.
The Yankees improved to 12-9 to set up a series sweep in the next matchup.

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McMahon's Game-Winning Homer

On April 17, 2026, Ryan McMahon (New York Yankees) broke a season-long slump with a two-run homer in the eighth, lifting the Yankees to a 4-2 win over Kansas City Royals.
McMahon entered the game defensively before delivering the decisive hit.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised McMahon's hard work and noted signs in his swing.
The victory gave the Yankees a much-needed boost, while the Royals extended their losing streak.

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Yankees Dominate Royals

On April 18, 2026, the New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals 13-4 at Yankee Stadium.
Cody Bellinger led the offense with two home runs and five RBIs.
Will Warren (New York Yankees pitcher) pitched seven innings and struck out 11.
The Yankees scored five runs in the third inning, highlighted by Bellinger's two-run homer.
The Yankees improved to 12-9 to set up a series sweep in the next matchup.

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