Back in April, the New York Yankees swept the Kansas City Royals in the first leg of last year’s ALDS rematch. Three big wins, three close games, three comeback victories for the Bronx Bombers.
Kansas City takes its turn to host a three-game set now, but not in an ideal playoff position. They’re currently fourth in the AL Central and trail first-place Detroit by 8.5 games. The Yankees, meanwhile, hold a four-game lead over the Rays and Blue Jays in the AL East despite dropping a weekend series to the Red Sox.
No better time for either team to bounce back.