Aaron Judge went full team captain mode on Tuesday, launching a 469-foot two-run home run in the first inning to give the Yankees an early 2-0 lead.
That was just the beginning of the onslaught. Austin Wells also homered and had five RBI while Max Fried added seven strong innings in New York’s 10-2 victory. Kansas City, the worst power-hitting team in baseball, only managed an RBI groundout from rookie Jac Caglianone and a late solo shot from Jonathan India.
The Royals will try their luck again on Wednesday when they send lefty Kris Bubic and his MLB-best 1.