Yankees Beats Royals for 12th Straight Series Win Against KC

New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu scores off an Aaron Judge single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Aug. 11, 2021. Colin E. Braley/AP Photo

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Luke Voit had a two-run single in New York’s three-run first inning and the Yankees beat Kansas City 5–2 on Wednesday for their 12th straight series victory over the Royals.

Chad Green (6–5) got the victory in relief as New York took two of three from Kansas City. Zach Britton earned his first save of the season.