With both jockeying for playoff position, Yankees face Royals

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Two teams battling for playoff position meet as the New York Yankees begin a three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Monday.

New York (82-61) took two of three from the Chicago Cubs over the weekend and the team holds a half-game lead for first place in the American League East over the Baltimore Orioles.

Kansas City (79-65) has won four straight after a seve