Royals Recap

Welcome back to Big Dill Sports! I'm Dillon, your host, and today we're diving into the June 11, 2025, matchup between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium. The Yankees came out on top with a 6-3 victory, and we've got all the game highlights and key player performances for you.

Let's kick things off with the game breakdown. The Yankees got the party started early in the second inning, racking up five runs. It was quite the inning, with ten Yankees stepping up to the plate. Austin Wells nailed an RBI double, and Goldman followed with a two-run single, setting the tone for New York.

Not to be left out of the highlight reel, Aaron Judge smashed his 24th homer of the season, making it the third game in a row he’s sent one over the fence. The Royals couldn't match the Yankees' offensive firepower early on, but there was a defensive gem worth noting. In the fifth inning, with bases loaded for the Yankees and just one out, DJ LeMahieu hit a sharp grounder. Royals' third baseman Garcia fielded it while falling and turned an incredible double play, ending the inning and keeping the score from ballooning further.

The Royals finally lit up the scoreboard in the ninth inning, with Salvador Perez going yard for his fifth homer of the season, sparking a late rally. Despite a push that added three runs, the Yankees held firm with Devin Williams locking down his eighth save.

Now let’s shine a spotlight on some player performances. For Kansas City, Kris Bubic had a rough outing on the mound, giving up five runs over 4 1/3 innings. Nevertheless, Salvador Perez provided some fireworks with his late homer. Unfortunately, the Royals' record fell to 34-34, after a strong start to the season that has recently cooled off.

On the flip side, let's talk about those Yankees. Clarke Schmidt pitched an exceptional game, tossing six scoreless innings while striking out seven. This strong performance boosted his record to 3-3 for the year. Aaron Judge, the power-hitting juggernaut, continued his assault on pitchers with another home run. He’s hot, accumulating eight RBIs over his last three outings.

And now, it’s time for our ‘big dill’ player of the game — that honor goes to Aaron Judge. His contributions both in this game and over the past few matchups make him today's standout. Even when he's not knocking the cover off the ball, his presence at the plate is a game-changer.

Before we wrap up, there’s a bit of news from the dugout. Jazz Chisholm left the game with left groin tightness after drawing a walk in the second inning, which is something to keep an eye on moving forward. The Yankees are set to go for a series sweep in the following game, where RHP Seth Lugo will take the mound for the Royals, and RHP Will Warren will start for the Yankees.

That’s the lineup for today’s episode of Big Dill Sports. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to catch our next episode where we’ll break down the series finale and see if the Yankees can complete the sweep. Until then, keep it locked right here for your go-to sports recaps. See you next time!