Bellinger hits two home runs with 5 RBIs, Yankees blast three homers in one inning against Royals, team totals 11 hits including 6 extra-base hits.

On April 19, the New York Yankees hosted the Kansas City Royals at home, with outfielder Cody Bellinger delivering two home runs and contributing 5 RBIs in the game. The Yankees secured their victory by scoring 5 runs in the third inning with three homers in a single frame, ultimately winning 13-4. They have recently achieved two consecutive wins and currently share the top spot in the AL East with the Rays.

In the first two innings, the Yankees only managed to get Aaron Judge on base via a walk. In the third inning, with one out, a defensive error by the Royals sparked the Yankees' home run display. Amed Rosario hit a two-run homer to give the team the first lead, Judge drew a walk in his second consecutive plate appearance, and the next batter, Bellinger, followed with a two-run shot to extend the lead to 4-0. With two outs, Ben Rice added the Yankees' third homer of the inning, making the score 5-0. The Yankees sent nine batters to the plate in that inning and scored 5 runs.

In the fourth inning, the Yankees' offense continued, adding 2 more runs with three hits in the frame. In the sixth inning, Bellinger hit his second home run of the game, bringing the score to 10-0. Bellinger finished the game with three hits in four at-bats and contributed 5 RBIs. Among the Yankees' starting lineup, only Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. failed to record a hit. Stanton was particularly struggling, going 0-for-5, while Chisholm Jr. struck out three times but also drew one walk.

The Yankees totaled 13 hits in the game, including 6 extra-base hits with 4 home runs, and ultimately defeated the Royals 13-4.