Final Score: Yankees 9 - Royals 1
Friday, May 2, 1997 at 8:05 PM ET

Yankees @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Yankees
14-13 Rating 1547
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: New York Yankees +0.4
Royals
12-12 Rating 1491
Form: LWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Yankees Royals
All-time wins 187 155
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.4 4.3
Last meeting 5 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Yankees Royals
Games played 27 24
Avg runs scored 5.8 5.0
Avg runs conceded 4.5 4.5
Win percentage 52% 50%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 45%