New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals: Cam Schlittler vs. Michael Wacha

TL;DR

The New York Yankees face the Kansas City Royals tonight, with Cam Schlittler pitching for the Yankees and Michael Wacha for the Royals. The game starts at 7:05 PM ET at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY.

Key points

Yankees played a frustrating series against the Angels.
Cam Schlittler has had a strong start to the season.
Michael Wacha has a 0.43 ERA in his first couple of starts.

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 12: Cam Schlittler #31 of the New York Yankees reacts after giving up a hit against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on April 10, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) | Getty Images Earlier this week, the Yankees played a very frustrating series against the Angels. While it ended in a split of the four games, it sure didn’t feel like it. Both Yankees’ wins required ninth-inning comebacks, while both losses saw the pitching get blow out of the water. That being said, each new series is a chance to get a new winning run going, and they can do that tonight as the Royals come to town. For tonight’s series opener, the Yankees will send Cam Schlittler to the mound. Schlitter has gotten off to an incredible start to the season, but has allowed a couple runs in his last two starts. Tonight, we’ll get to see him try and get back to dominance again Royals’ lineups that’s only been so-so For the Royals, veteran Michael Wacha will take the hill. Wacha has gotten off to a very good start to 2026, coming in with a 0.43 ERA in his couple starts so far. It’s worth noting that in a signal of how little confidence the Yankees (understandably) seem to have in Ryan McMahon right now, he is sitting despite being a lefty bat who could face the righty Wacha; will take his place at the hot corner. It’s also not a good sign for the slumping and that they’re both batting behind Rosario. But Rosario’s been one of the few consistent bats for the Yanks thus far and has hit righties early on, so he’ll get his shot. Here’s all the information to know on how to catch tonight’s game, and we hope you’ll come join us in the game thread for all the action! **How to watch** **Location**: Yankee Stadium — Bronx, NY **First pitch**: 7:05 pm ET **TV broadcast**: YES (NYY) | Royals.TV (KCR) **Radio broadcast**: WFAN 660/101.9 FM, WADO 1280 (NYY) | 96.5 The Fan, Royals Radio Network (KCR) **Streaming:** MLB.tv, Gotham Sports App For updates, follow us on , , and , and like us on .

Q&A

What time does the Yankees vs. Royals game start?

The game starts at 7:05 PM ET.

Who are the starting pitchers for the Yankees and Royals?

Cam Schlittler is starting for the Yankees, while Michael Wacha is pitching for the Royals.

Where can I watch the Yankees vs. Royals game?

The game can be watched on YES Network for the Yankees and Royals.TV for the Royals.