Luke Voit had a two-run single in the first inning and the New York Yankees beat Kansas City 5-2 on Wednesday for their 12th straight series victory over the Royals.
Chad Green (6-5) got the victory in relief as New York took two of three from Kansas City. Zach Britton earned his first save of the season.
Brady Singer (3-8) took the loss. He allowed five runs on 10 hits in 3 2/3 innings.
Merrifield tied the Royals’ record with his 33rd consecutive steal. The streak was snapped in the seventh when he over-slid second.
The Royals are off Thursday before resuming the home stand with a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals.