Gary Sanchez hit a three-run homer and Chris Carter added a two-run shot to fuel the Yankees' offense.
Struggling Royals right-hander Jason Hammel gave up nine hits and five runs in six innings as his ERA ballooned to 6.20.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Sanchez unloads: Sanchez put this one essentially out of reach early with a monstrous three-run homer off a Hammel fastball in the third.