After overcoming three separate deficits that led to a 6-5 victory, the New York Yankees hold a 1-0 series lead over the Kansas City Royals entering Game 2 of the 2024 ALDS on Monday. The Yankees have won 15 of the last 20 meetings against the Royals. Carlos Rodon (16-9, 3.96 ERA) is expected to get the start for New York, while Cole Ragans (11-9, 3.14 ERA) will be on the mound for Kansas City. 

First pitch is scheduled for 7:38 p.m. ET from Yankee Stadium. The Yankees are the -151 money-line favorites (risk $151 to win $100) in the latest Royals vs. Yankees odds, while the Royals are +127 underdogs. The over/under for total runs scored is 7.5 in the latest MLB odds via SportsLine consensus. 

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