Down 4-3 to the New York Yankees in the ninth inning with a runner in scoring position, the Kansas City Royals had a chance to tie things up at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night. Then, Cody Bellinger happened.

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Another game without Cody Bellinger is a notable loss for the New York Yankees, especially to start the Kansas City Royals series at home. Cody Bellinger once again absent from the New York Yankees lineup,