The Yankees continue to hit for power instead of play small ball but hey whatever works right? Mark Teixeira hit his 14th round tripper of the year last night in the Yankees 5 - 1 win over the Kansas City Royals.

Meanwhile the guy we thought was the biggest question mark in the Yankees starting rotation, Adam Warren continues to improve. Warren threw 88 pitches through six and a third innings earning his third win on the season.

Tonight the Yankees defacto ace Michael Pineda takes the mound as the Yankees look to earn a three game sweep over the Royals. Opposing Pineda is Chris Young. Young has been amazing this year 4 - 0 record 0.78 ERA. So runs could be tought to come by today for the Yankees.

Kansas City Royals:

Chris Young (4-0 , 0.78 ERA)

1. Alcides Escobar (R) SS
2. Mike Moustakas (L) 3B
3. Lorenzo Cain (R) CF
4. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B
5. Kendrys Morales (S) DH
6. Alex Gordon (L) LF
7. Salvador Perez (R) C
8. Omar Infante (R) 2B
9. Paulo Orlando (R) RF
New York Yankees:
Michael Pineda (5-2 , 3.59 ERA)
1. Brett Gardner (L) LF
2. Chase Headley (S) 3B
3. Alex Rodriguez (R) DH
4. Mark Teixeira (S) 1B
5. Brian McCann (L) C
6. Carlos Beltran (S) RF
7. Stephen Drew (L) 2B
8. Slade Heathcott (L) CF
9. Didi Gregorius (L) SS

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