On the evening of October 10, 2024, at 08:08 PM, the New York Yankees are set to clash with the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium under a clear sky. Gerrit Cole, with an ERA of 3.971, will take the mound for the Yankees. Opposing him from the Royals’ side will be Michael Wacha, who brings a slightly better ERA of 3.288 to the game. In the AL East Division, the Yankees lead the pack, boasting a record of 94-68 – a .58 winning percentage. Their intra-division record stands even at 26-26. They’ve shown consistent form with 5 wins in their last 10 outings, and are riding a wave with one consecutive win. Comparatively, the Yankees have performed better on the road with 50 wins as against 44 at home. They shine under the lights with 61 wins in night games over 33 in day games. The team has also tallied 815 runs while allowing 668. Over in the AL Central, the Royals are placed 5th with an 86-76 record and a .53 winning percentage. They’re ranked 2nd in the division with a strong 33-19 divisional record, having logged 4 wins in their recent 10 games, complemented by a current one-game win streak. At home, the Royals have carved out a 45-36 record, slightly bettering their 41-40 road performance. Like the Yankees, they have a preference for night games with 54 victories as opposed to 32 during the day. Their offensive output stands at 735 runs, against 644 runs conceded.