Gerrit Cole, Yankees blank Royals for 8th straight win

Gerrit Cole threw six shutout innings as the New York Yankees defeated the host Kansas City Royals 3-0 Saturday night to run their winning streak to eight games. The Yankees have won 12 straight series against Kansas City.

Both teams squandered numerous scoring opportunities, with the Yankees leaving 10 runners on base and the Royals stranding 11.

Cole (2-0) allowed five hits in six innings. He struck out six, including