NEW YORK — After a long rain delay, the New York Yankees were ready to go.The Yankees mashed three homers en route to a 7-0 win over the Kansas City Royals Sunday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep. Aaron Judge (first inning two-run shot), Ben Rice (solo blast in the second) and Trent Grisham (three-run homer in the fifth) ignited the Bombers’ offense to a stress-free victory.For Judge, his tone-setting shot to center field was his MLB-leading ninth of the season. The captain was 1 for 5 on the afternoon, however, he appears to be in the midst of a power surge with his fifth homer in the past seven games.Speaking of surges, Rice cranked his 8th homer of the season — off of left-handed starter Cole Ragans — and is immediately putting all conversations of a platoon player to rest.

The first baseman has been one of the best hitters in baseball this season as he’s slashing .338/.476/.800The Yankees’ offense provided plenty of run support for Ryan Weathers, who put forth his best outing in pinstripes. Weathers tossed 71/3 shutout innings allowing five hits, one walk while striking out eight. The southpaw lowered his season ERA to 3.18.Angel Chivilli finished off the game for the Yankees, tossing 1 2/3 shutout innings to secure the victory.The Yankees will enter their off-day on Monday tied for first place in the American League East.

They will head to Boston on Tuesday for their first look at the Red Sox this season to begin a three-game series at Fenway Park.The Sox have been off to a dreadful start as they are 8-13 this season. Luis Gil will take the mound Tuesday against Connelly Early for Alex Cora’s squad.____