Obviously, the Royals are going to be heavy underdogs against the powerful Yankees. However, they can shift all the momentum in their favor and possibly end the ALDS quickly if they win Game 1 of this series.

When the New York Yankees face off against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Yankee Stadium, it will mark the beginning of a five-game series between the teams. The first pitch will be thrown at 6:38 p.m. ET. The Yankees and Royals square off Saturday at 6:38 p.m. ET.