Shields’ gem keeps Royals atop AL Central

Before the start of the Royals’ crucial six-game road swing, manager Ned Yost was asked why his team should be considered dangerous. His answer was simple. Starting pitching and a dominant bullpen. On Friday night at Yankee Stadium, Yost’s diagnosis was reaffirmed. Starter James Shields spun 8 1/3 scoreless innings against the Yankees, and Wade Davis locked down the final two outs, leading the Royals to a narrow 1-0 victory and extending their lead in the American League Central to 1 1/2 games over the Tigers.