Yanks' Pick Up Win; Offense Improves

Phil Hughes throws a pitch to the Royals Tuesday night. (Getty Images)

The Yankees picked up a win Tuesday night as they defeated the Royals by a score of 3-2. Phil Hughes gave the Yankees a quality start and their offensive improved as they were able to put 3 runs on the board.

Phil Hughes allowed 2 runs on 5 hits in 6 innings pitched. He struck out 7 and walked 2. Hughes threw 106 pitches in which 74 of them were strikes.

The Yankees were trailing 2-0 going into the 4th inning, but Robinson Cano got them on the board with a solo shot into the Yankees Bullpen.

The Yankees would then plate 2 more runs in the bottom half of the 5th inning to take the 3-2 lead over the Royals.

Their offense improved tonight, but it's not quite where they wanted it to be. They were 2-7 with runners in scoring position and they left the bases loaded in the 5th inning. The Yankees also stranded 5 runners on  base.

Rafael Soriano came on to notch the save. Soriano is the new closer since Robertson and Rivera are on the disabled list.

The Yankees and Royals will conclude this 3 game set tomorrow night.

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