Final Score: Yankees 9 - Royals 7
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 8:10 PM ET

Yankees @ Royals

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Yankees
73-46 Rating 1588
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
64%
36%
Projected margin: New York Yankees +1.2
Royals
50-72 Rating 1440
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Yankees Royals
All-time wins 272 187
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.9 4.2
Last meeting 7 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Yankees Royals
Games played 119 122
Avg runs scored 5.4 4.3
Avg runs conceded 3.9 4.8
Win percentage 61% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 60% 48%