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Rays Rally Late to Defeat Yankees in Extra-Inning Thriller

Tampa Bay overcomes six- and four-run deficits, with Jonathan Aranda's walk-off homer sealing the 10-8 victory and snapping New York's five-game winning streak.

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Overview

  • The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 10-8 in 10 innings after erasing large deficits, including a four-run ninth-inning comeback.
  • Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th, securing the Rays' victory at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.
  • Yankees closer Devin Williams struggled, allowing four runs in the ninth inning, contributing to his 9.00 ERA across nine appearances this season.
  • Chandler Simpson recorded his first major league hit, an RBI double, during the Rays' ninth-inning rally, marking a milestone in his debut game.
  • Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice exited with a left elbow contusion after being hit by a pitch, though imaging confirmed no serious injury.