Ryan McMahon came off the bench to score two runs in the Yankees' 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Despite his struggles at the plate, McMahon managed to score the go-ahead home run in the eighth inning. This was McMahon's first extra-base hit of the season. The Yankees acquired McMahon from the Colorado Rockies for two minor league pitchers in July, seeking stability at third base and potential for his left-handed pop at Yankee Stadium. Manager Aaron Boone had considered McMahon unlikely to play much over the next week due to his position against the Royals.