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New York Downed 5-2 By Kansas City - Michael King Takes Loss

New York dropped a 5-2 decision at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium on Sunday as Kansas City legged out a win behind winning pitcher Zack Greinke.

The Royals were a +120 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.5.

Kansas City got 1 innings from Carlos Hernandez, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 1. Zack Greinke earned the victory, while the Royals got 1 RBIs from Salvador Perez in the win.

New York got a 4-inning outing from Michael King in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 0 walks and 8 hits in his time on the mound, while Austin Wells had 3 hits in the loss for the Yankees.

Kansas City outhit their counterparts 11-7 in the game.

James McArthur pitched the final 2 innings for the save. He struck out 4 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.