Seth Lugo is playing it cautiously. The Royals starter for Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees tossed one of his best games of a stellar season at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 10. Over seven innings, Lugo surrendered three hits and struck out 10. The Royals won 5-0 and Lugo collected his 16th victory.

The Yankees have a tough test in Kansas City against Seth Lugo, who will take the mound for the Royals in Game 3 of the American League Division Series.

Jazz Chisholm and the New York Yankees square off versus the Kansas City Royals, and starter Seth Lugo, on Oct. 9 at 7:08 PM ET at Kauffman Stadium. Chisholm recorded a homer in his previous game

Even against Seth Lugo, our Yankees vs. Royals predictions see New York finding success at the dish tonight in Game 3 of the ALDS.

You know Susan, if the Yankees lose tonight, they will face elimination on Thursday in Game 4.” “Not a position they want to be in John.” With their ALDS series even 1-1, the Yankees and Royals move to KC for Games 3 and 4.

After splitting the first two games against the Kansas City Royals in The Bronx, the series now takes place in Kansas City for Games 3 and 4 on consecutive days. The Yankees are turning to Clarke Schmidt on the mound for Game 3 with Gerrit Cole slated to pitch in Game 4 against Michael Wacha — a rematch of the series opener.