Yankees, Royals make MLB history in series opener
The New York Yankees were already having a wacky season. But Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals took that to a whole new level as both teams set markers that made MLB history.
In the process of defeating the Royals 8-6 in extra innings, the Yankees became the first team in MLB history to overcome four blown saves in a single game and still end up in the win column.
Monday's game also featured a first in which both teams exchanged scoring runs in the latter innings to keep the game alive.
The high-scoring game was made even more remarkable given the game was scoreless through six innings.
The Yankees continue the current three-game series against the Royals on Tuesday. Although it is highly unlikely the next two games will be anywhere near as nuts as Monday's.
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