Nobody hits left-handers like the New York Yankees. Royals LHP Noah Cameron found that out earlier, allowing five runs on seven hits, including three HR, in just four innings. The pinstripes can get to him and a Royals pen with a 5.36 ERA since mid-May. Gerrit Cole looked like Gerrit Cole in his first outing, allowing two runs over six innings.
Wacha (9-8) notched the win against the Marlins on Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out seven.
Loftin isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.
Volpe was lifted from a game at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday with a right forearm contusion, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
Perez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Marlins.
Bellinger went 3-for-5 with one RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-3 extra-inning win over the Angels.
Schlittler allowed one run on two hits and struck out nine without walking a batter over eight innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Wednesday.
Jensen went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs and a walk in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to Miami.
Cameron took a no-decision against the Marlins on Wednesday, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out seven.
Lombard (knee) is not in the Yankees' starting lineup against the Angels on Wednesday.
The Royals activated Massey from the 7-day concussion injured list Wednesday.
