MLB

Yankees Crush Royals 15-6

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Cody Ransom takes a curtain call after hitting a two-run home run in his first at-bat with the Yankees.
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Mike Mussina retired 14 straight batters, after getting lit up for three runs in the first inning. He earned his 16th win of the season.
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Alex Rodriguez belts a three-run home run into Monument Park in the first inning that ties the game at three.
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Robinson Cano scores on a Jose Molina doubles as the Bombers broke out for six first-inning runs.
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Xavier Nady hit an opposite field homer off the foul pole against the beleaguered Brian Bannister, who allowed 10 runs.
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Brett Gardner slides into third for his first career triple.
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Jason Giambi hit his second grand slam of the season. This one into the right-field bleachers, gave the Yankees a 10-3 lead in the second inning.
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Derek Jeter went 4-for-4 with three runs scored in the Yankees’ 15-6 win over the Royals.
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Ben and Jerry Stiller enjoy the Bombers rout of Kansas City at Yankee Stadium.