Bellinger Blasts Two Homers as Yankees Rout Royals 13-4

Cody Bellinger's five RBIs power New York to lopsided victory over struggling Kansas City.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 9:30pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting featuring vibrant brushstrokes of neon colors capturing the raw energy and power of a baseball player's home run swing, with the field and players dissolved into unrecognizable splatters of paint.Cody Bellinger's two-homer, five-RBI outburst fuels the Yankees' offensive explosion against the struggling Royals.NYC Today

Cody Bellinger hit two home runs and drove in five runs as the New York Yankees routed the Kansas City Royals 13-4 on Saturday. Yankees starter Will Warren struck out 11 batters over seven innings, while the offense capitalized on a three-base error by Royals center fielder Kyle Isbel to score five runs in the third inning.

Why it matters

The Yankees' dominant performance over the struggling Royals showcases their offensive firepower and ability to capitalize on opponents' mistakes. Bellinger's big day at the plate continues his strong start to the season and provides a boost to the Yankees' lineup.

The details

Bellinger hit a two-run homer in the third inning and another two-run shot in the sixth to power the Yankees' offense. The Yankees also got home runs from Amed Rosario and Ben Rice in the third. New York starter Will Warren tied a career high with 11 strikeouts, limiting the Royals to two runs over seven innings. The Yankees broke the game open in the third after Isbel's error, scoring five runs in the frame.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
  • Bellinger hit his two-run homers in the third and sixth innings.

The players

Cody Bellinger

A Yankees outfielder who hit two home runs and drove in five runs in the game.

Will Warren

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

Kyle Isbel

The Royals center fielder whose three-base error in the third inning led to a five-run Yankees rally.

Noah Cameron

The Royals starting pitcher who was rocked for seven runs, five earned, in four innings.

Carter Jensen

The Royals player who hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning.

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What’s next

The teams will wrap up their series on Sunday, with Royals left-hander Cole Ragans facing Yankees left-hander Ryan Weathers.

The takeaway

Bellinger's power display and the Yankees' ability to capitalize on Royals mistakes showcased the team's offensive firepower and ability to win convincingly, even against struggling opponents.