New York Yankees third baseman Tyler Wade (14) and Kansas City Royals catcher Cam Gallagher. Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees, Royals make MLB history in series opener

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 8/10/21

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.

Yankees have 4 blown saves tonight, tied for the most in an MLB game since 1901

Astros on 9/28/1995 at Cubs https://t.co/FCxVy0ScVo
— James Smyth (@JamesSmyth621) August 10, 2021

Monday's game also featured a first in which both teams exchanged scoring runs in the latter innings to keep the game alive.

The Yankees-Royals game is the 1st in MLB history in which both teams scored in the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th innings. H/T @EliasSports pic.twitter.com/M6f7NNLmTE
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 10, 2021

The high-scoring game was made even more remarkable given the game was scoreless through six innings.

The box score looks weird! #Yankees #NYYvsKC pic.twitter.com/tYnA3cExea
— HelloGoodbye (@HelloGo78598860) August 10, 2021

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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