Final Score: Yankees 8 - Royals 3
Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at 8:10 PM ET

Yankees @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Yankees
82-55 Rating 1580
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
66%
34%
Projected margin: New York Yankees +1.5
Royals
52-88 Rating 1415
Form: WLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Yankees Royals
All-time wins 246 174
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.8 4.2
Last meeting 0 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Yankees Royals
Games played 137 140
Avg runs scored 5.7 4.6
Avg runs conceded 4.7 5.9
Win percentage 60% 37%
Away win % / Home win % 57% 45%