The New York Yankees scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 9th to walk off with a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals Wednesday night.
The Royals scored 2 runs in the top of the 9th on a bases-loaded walk and Ryan O’Hearn single to take a 5-4 lead.
Ryan O’Hearn hit a 2 run home run in the 1st inning to give the Royals a 2-0 lead.
The Yankees tied the game at 2 in the 4th inning.
Carlos Santana hit a solo home run in the 8th, giving the Royals a 3-2 lead. The Yankees scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 8th to take a 4-3 lead.
Danny Duffy made his first start after coming off the Injured list, he gave up no runs on no hits struck out 4, and walked 3.
Royals pitchers did walk 11, Manager Mike Matheny said they gave away too many free bases.
The Royals and Yankees wrap up their 3 game series Thursday afternoon. Brad Keller will be on the mound for the Royals. The first pitch is set for 12:05 pm. The game will be broadcast on KVOE 1400AM/96.9FM.
