Yankees’ Bats Finally Break Out Against Nemesis Pitcher in Needed Win over Rays

Yankees Build Big Lead Over Rays Behind Middle-Inning Surge

The Yankees used a six-run third inning and steady add-on scoring to build a 12-4 lead over the Rays.

Yankees’ bats finally break out against nemesis pitcher in needed win over Rays

Whatever the Yankees offered up as a sacrifice during their hitters’ meeting Thursday morning, it worked, as their bats finally broke out of an extended slumber for a six-run third against Drew Rasmussen fueled a 12-4 win over the Rays to salvage a series split at Tropicana Field.

MLB on Sportsnet: Yankees vs. Rays

The New York Yankees look to earn a 2-2 series split after back-to-back losses to the Tampa Bay Rays entering Thursday. Catch the action on Sportsnet+ and follow every play with the live tracker.

MLB Gameday: Yankees at Rays, Probable Pitchers, Lineups, and more

Follow MLB results with FREE live box scores, starting probable pitchers today, strikezone info, and Statcast data for Yankees vs. Rays at Tropicana Field