Though there were six runs scored in tonight’s 4-2 contest between the Yankees and Royals, it wasn’t a particularly interesting one. There are only so many 4- or 8-run deficits the Royals can get themselves into before being unable to come back, and though they tried, they couldn’t quite do so tonight.
For most of the game, Carlos Rodon simply shut down the Royals. The former White Sox lefty didn’t strike out the Royals like crazy, but he did put down the Royals with stark efficiency; Rodon didn’t walk anybody and only struck out three, but he no-hit the Royals into the fifth inning, so.