Royals @ Yankees · Apr 17, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Game 20 · Fri, Apr 17, 2026

Yankee Stadium Regular Season

Kansas City Royals Royals 2

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Michael Wacha

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Cam Schlittler

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McMahon takes 'a hundred' practice swings -- then one that wins it for Yanks

NEW YORK – Mired in an early-season skid that has tested his patience, Ryan McMahon went searching for answers in the cages beneath Yankee Stadium. Out of the lineup and with time on his hands, the infielder estimated he took “probably about a hundred” extra swings on Friday evening. And

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Ryan McMahon's home run lifts Yankees to win00:03:15

Ryan McMahon hits a go-ahead two-run home run to lift the Yankees to a 4-2 win over the Royals

Condensed Game: KC@NYY - 4/17/2600:11:49

Condensed Game: Vinnie Pasquantino and the Royals take on Ryan McMahon and the Yankees on April 17, 2026

McMahon's clutch go-ahead homer fuels Yankees' win00:01:39

Ryan McMahon hits a clutch go-ahead two-run homer in the 8th inning to lead the Yankees' 4-2 win over the Royals #CurtainCall

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Royals @ Yankees · 2–4

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