Yanks' Split Series Against the Royals

Phil Hughes throws a pitch in Sunday's game. (The Associated Press Photo)

The Yankees split their 4 game set with the Kansas City Royals on Sunday when they won by a final score of 10-4. Their offensive exploded early on to knock the Royals starter, Luke Hochevar, out of the game.

Robinson Cano led the surge with a grand slam in the 3rd inning. Nick Swisher would follow with a solo shot two batters later.

Alex Rodriguez also went deep with a 3-run shot in the 8th inning.

Derek Jeter continued to swing his hot bat. He went 2-3 with 2 walks.

Phil Hughes looked impressive early on. He continued to clock his fastball at 94-95 throughout the game. He allowed 3 runs on 6 hits in 6 2/3 innings pitched. He struck out 7 and walked 1.

The Yankees have an off day tomorrow and they will kick off a 3 game series against the Rays on Tuesday.

Andy Pettitte Throws 95 Pitches in Minor League Start

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Andy Pettitte has completed what could be his final minor league start on Sunday. He threw 95 pitches for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre.

Pettitte allowed 5 runs, 3 earned on 8 hits in 5 innings of work on Sunday. He struck out 6 and walked 2.

Andy Pettitte could be making his way back to the Bronx sometime this week.

Stats credit goes to @swbyankeesTT on Twitter.

Curtis Granderson Collects's his 1,000th Hit

Curtis Granderson lined an RBI single in the 3rd inning of Sunday's game to secure his 1,000th career hit.

He is currently in his 9th Major League season and has a career batting average of .268

Granderson would then single again in the 4th inning to increase his career hit number to 1,001.

Game 28: Yankees at Royals

                              May 6th, 2012, 2:05 ET, Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri 

The Yankees look to split this 4 game series with the Kansas City Royals with a win today.

Here are the lineups.

Yankees (14-13)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Nick Swisher, DH
Raul Ibanez, LF
Russell Martin, C
Dewayne Wise, RF

Pitching: Phil Hughes RHP (1-4, 7.48 ERA this season)

Royals (9-17)

Jarrod Dyson, CF
Alex Gordon, LF
Billy Butler, DH
Eric Hosmer, 1B
Mike Moustakas, 3B
Mitch Maier, RF
Chris Getz, 2B
Irving Falu, SS
Humberto Quintero, C

Pitching: Luke Hochevar RHP (2-2, 7.36 ERA this season)

Rain is in the forecast and both teams hope to get this game in.

Yanks' Bats Silent in Loss to Royals

Russell Martin hits a double in the top of the 9th inning. (Getty Images)

The Yankees lost Saturday night to the Kansas City Royals 5-1. Their offense couldn't get started against the Royals starter Felipe Paulino, who was just activated off the disabled list.

Hiroki Kuroda started for the Yankees and had another poor first inning.He allowed 2 runs in the first, but only 1 of them were earned. His pitch count was elevated early which forced him to leave after 4 1/3 innings. He allowed 3 runs, 2 earned runs on 6 hits. He struck out 2 and walked 3. Kuroda is now 2-4 on the year.

Russell Martin was the only offense tonight for the Yankees as he belted a solo shot in the 7th inning.

Freddy Garcia pitched 2 innings tonight. He didn't allow a hit or a run. He struck out 1 and walked 1.

The Yankees and Royals will finish off this 4 game set tomorrow afternoon.