Merrifield sets tone in Royals’ win over Yanks

Whit Merrifield had three hits and three stolen bases, while Salvador Perez had three RBIs and belted his sixth home run as the Royals rolled in the series opener to give manager Ned Yost his 1,100th career victory. Yankees starter CC Sabathia labored early and finished with five strikeouts, while Neil Walker’s RBI single fueled a two-run sixth for the Bombers.