Final Score: Yankees 8 - Royals 3
Monday, June 8, 1981 at 8:05 PM ET

Yankees @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Yankees
32-20 Rating 1577
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: New York Yankees +0.3
Royals
18-28 Rating 1522
Form: LWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Yankees Royals
All-time wins 87 74
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.3 4.2
Last meeting 5 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Yankees Royals
Games played 52 46
Avg runs scored 3.9 3.4
Avg runs conceded 3.5 4.5
Win percentage 62% 39%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 36%