Final Score: Yankees 7 - Royals 5
Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 8:05 PM ET

Yankees @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Yankees
74-44 Rating 1585
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
64%
36%
Projected margin: New York Yankees +1.3
Royals
48-72 Rating 1434
Form: WLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Yankees Royals
All-time wins 227 166
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 4.7 4.2
Last meeting 3 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Yankees Royals
Games played 118 120
Avg runs scored 5.8 4.5
Avg runs conceded 4.6 5.3
Win percentage 63% 40%
Away win % / Home win % 61% 53%