Yankees Crush Royals 13-4 With Four Home Runs

New York's offensive outburst powers them to victory over struggling Kansas City squad.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 6:40am

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The New York Yankees cruised to a 13-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, powered by four home runs from their lineup. Amed Rosario, Cody Bellinger, and Ben Rice all went deep off Royals starter Noah Cameron, who was chased after just four innings. The Yankees continued to pour it on against the Kansas City bullpen, with Bellinger adding a second homer. New York starter Will Warren struck out 11 batters over seven strong innings, with the Royals only managing a two-run shot from Carter Jensen late.

Why it matters

The Yankees' offensive explosion against the struggling Royals continues their strong start to the season, as they look to build on their early lead in the AL East division race. For Kansas City, the loss extends their losing streak to six games, as they continue to search for answers to turn around their disappointing start.

The details

In the third inning, Amed Rosario hit a two-run homer off Royals starter Noah Cameron, sparking the Yankees' offensive outburst. Cody Bellinger and Ben Rice also went deep in the third, giving New York a comfortable lead. Cameron was chased after just four innings, having allowed seven runs (five earned) on seven hits and two walks. The Yankees continued to tack on runs against the Kansas City bullpen, with Bellinger hitting his second homer of the day in the sixth inning. New York starter Will Warren struck out 11 batters over seven strong innings, with the Royals only managing a two-run shot from Carter Jensen late.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • The first pitch was at 12:35 p.m. local time.

The players

Amed Rosario

A New York Yankees outfielder who hit a two-run homer in the third inning to spark the team's offensive outburst.

Cody Bellinger

A New York Yankees outfielder who hit two home runs, including a two-run shot in the third inning and a solo blast in the sixth.

Ben Rice

A New York Yankees infielder who hit a solo home run in the third inning.

Noah Cameron

The Kansas City Royals starting pitcher who was chased after just four innings, having allowed seven runs (five earned) on seven hits and two walks.

Will Warren

The New York Yankees starting pitcher who struck out 11 batters over seven strong innings.

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What they’re saying

“We came out swinging today and put together a really strong offensive performance. When our lineup is clicking like that, we're a tough team to beat.”

— Amed Rosario, New York Yankees Outfielder

“It's been a tough stretch for us, but we have to keep battling. We'll regroup and try to avoid the sweep tomorrow.”

— Carter Jensen, Kansas City Royals Infielder

What’s next

The Royals will look to avoid the series sweep on Sunday, as they send Cole Ragans to the mound against the Yankees' Ryan Weathers.

The takeaway

The Yankees' offensive firepower was on full display, as they cruised to a lopsided victory over the struggling Royals. For Kansas City, the loss extends their losing streak to six games, underscoring the need for the team to find solutions to turn their season around.