Who is the AL's hottest pitcher since the beginning of May? It It can be argued that it's KC's Kris Bubic, as across his last six starts, he has an 0.69 ERA and an 0.86 WHIP, both stellar numbers. The Royals should also be in a very ornery mood tonight after being whipped 10-2 last night as rookie starter Noah Cameron finally hit the wall against the big Yankees bats. For New York, however, it's not Max Fried on the mound tonight, but rather Clarke Schmidt, whose numbers are not quite as impressive (including a 4.79 ERA on the road), and the Yanks have lost in three of his last four starts. Play Royals on Money Line

It's one of the Royals' marquee home series of the year, and they were embarrassed in the opener Tuesday. I expect a much better effort Wednesday. Absolutely not sold on K.C. lefty Kris Bubic, who leads the majors with a 1.43 ERA that is a franchise record through the first 12 starts of a season. At home, his ERA is 1.38. But we'll ride while Bubic is rolling. He pitched decent at Yankee Stadium on April 16 in a no-decision. New York's Clarke Schmidt has a 4.79 road ERA. Jazz Chisholm is likely out after leaving Tuesday with neck soreness. Top Royals setup man Lucas Erceg is expected to be activated off the IL.