Both teams went to their bullpens early in a 10-inning game on Tuesday when rain delayed that game 59 minutes. The Yankees' bullpen held the Royals to one hit and no runs over the final seven innings on Wednesday. Ben Heller got the win, while Dellin Betances recorded his seventh save.
The Yankees moved to 2 1/2 games behind the Orioles and Tigers, who are tied for an American League Wild Card spot. The Royals, who had won seven straight series, dropped three games behind the Orioles and Tigers.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Another Mo bomb: Kendrys Morales homered for the second straight night, jumping on the first pitch he saw from starter Luis Cessa in the first inning and hammering a curve ball over the center-field wall.