Final Score: Royals 2 - Yankees 3
Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 1:05 PM ET

Royals @ Yankees

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Royals
55-67 Rating 1460
Form: WLLLW
Model Probability
36%
64%
Projected margin: New York Yankees +1.2
Yankees
64-58 Rating 1547
Form: LLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Royals Yankees
All-time wins 180 259
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.2 4.9
Last meeting 4 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Royals Yankees
Games played 122 122
Avg runs scored 4.1 4.8
Avg runs conceded 4.9 4.5
Win percentage 45% 52%
Away win % / Home win % 45% 57%