Final Score: Yankees 7 - Royals 1
Monday, August 17, 1998 at 8:05 PM ET

Yankees @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Yankees
90-30 Rating 1623
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
65%
35%
Projected margin: New York Yankees +1.5
Royals
55-68 Rating 1460
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Yankees Royals
All-time wins 203 158
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average runs 4.6 4.2
Last meeting 5 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Yankees Royals
Games played 120 123
Avg runs scored 6.1 4.5
Avg runs conceded 3.8 5.7
Win percentage 75% 45%
Away win % / Home win % 67% 37%