Yankees Shut Out Royals: Pablo Reyes Wild Score
- — A daring dash by Pablo Reyes secured a 1-0 victory for the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, completing a season sweep.
- The game remained scoreless until the eighth when Paul Goldschmidt hit a grounder that deflected off Vinnie Pasquantino's glove.
- Reyes slid headfirst, evading the tag of catcher Freddy Fermin, whose errant throw allowed the winning run to score.
Pablo Reyes’ electrifying dash home sealed a 1-0 victory for the Yankees against the Royals, completing a season sweep with a display of heads-up baserunning.Yankees fans witnessed Will Warren deliver a stellar 5 2/3 scoreless innings,showcasing the team’s strong pitching. Reyes’ daring play in the eighth inning proved decisive, capitalizing on a crucial moment to secure the win. The Royals struggled to overcome the Yankees’ defense, going 0-for-17 with runners in scoring position throughout the series. The Yankees showcased resilience and strategic gameplay,solidifying their dominance. Stay updated on the latest sports highlights with News Directory 3. The Yankees are riding high, while the Royals seek a turnaround in their next challenges. Discover what’s next for these teams.
Yankees Complete Sweep of Royals Thanks to pablo Reyes’ Heroics
Updated June 13, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A daring dash by Pablo Reyes secured a 1-0 victory for the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, completing a season sweep. Reyes’ eighth-inning sprint from second base, combined with a strong pitching performance from Will Warren, proved decisive in the Yankees’ latest win.
The game remained scoreless until the eighth when Paul Goldschmidt hit a grounder that deflected off Vinnie Pasquantino’s glove. As the ball trickled away, Reyes, who had reached on a single, found himself in between bases. A moment of hesitation turned into a mad dash for home after encouragement from third base coach Luis Rojas.
Reyes slid headfirst, evading the tag of catcher Freddy Fermin, whose errant throw allowed the winning run to score. The Yankees’ baserunning and defence proved to be the difference.
Warren pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing just four hits.The Yankees’ pitching staff held Kansas City to 0-for-17 with runners in scoring position throughout the three-game series.
“Pablo juked him out, I think,” said Warren, reflecting on Reyes’ pivotal play.
Manager Aaron Boone admitted he had a moment of panic when he saw Reyes caught between bases. “I saw Pablo stop halfway and then I was like, ‘Oh, no,’” Boone said.“And then we’re still able to score, so, whew, we’ll take it.”
Erceg lamented his errant throw, saying, “[I] noticed he was kind of stuck out in the middle, so I wanted to get him going in one direction or the other,” Erceg said. “Once he started running toward home, I felt like I didn’t really have time to set my feet. I thought [I] was going to be athletic enough to make that play. But [I] made an errant throw.”
Reyes, speaking through an interpreter, described the pressure of the moment. “There is a little bit of panic because it’s later in the game, it’s the eighth inning and you definitely want to score there,” reyes said.
What’s next
The Yankees look to continue their winning ways as they head into their next series, while the Royals will aim to rebound from the sweep.