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The New York Yankees edged the Kansas City Royals 4–3 on May 25 at Kauffman Stadium, capitalizing on superior offensive efficiency despite modest overall production. The Yankees collected 9 hits and 4 RBIs while posting a .753 OPS, outpacing Kansas City's anemic .691 OPS built on just 5 hits and 3 RBIs. Though both offenses struggled at the plate with six strikeouts apiece, New York's pitching staff proved decisive, allowing only 5 hits and 3 earned runs with a 3.24 ERA compared to Kansas City's 4.19 mark. The Royals' 2 home runs provided their only real offensive spark in a low-scoring affair, yet the Yankees' deeper lineup penetration—evidenced by their higher slugging percentage of .425—proved the difference in a one-run decision. Kansas City's defense remained flawless with no errors, but the pitching couldn't contain New York's balanced attack. The result maintains New York's narrow advantage in what shapes up as a competitive divisional battle heading into the final months of the regular season.