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Stanton’s 10th-Inning Homer Caps Yankees’ Sweep, Sets Stage for Red Sox Series

New York rides a five-game surge into the Bronx holding the top AL wild-card spot over Boston.

Aug 20, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Landen Roupp (65) is looked at by a trainer after being hit by a ball hit by San Diego Padres right fielder Ramon Laureano (5) during the third inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
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CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 15: Detailed look at the Nike Batting Gloves worn by Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 15, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Overview

  • The Yankees beat the Rays 6-4 in 10 innings at George M. Steinbrenner Field to complete a two-game sweep.
  • Giancarlo Stanton, hitting in a pinch, launched a go-ahead two-run homer off Pete Fairbanks for the club’s first extra-inning road win of the season.
  • Rookie Cam Schlittler carried a perfect game into the seventh and finished with 6.2 scoreless innings, one hit, two walks and eight strikeouts.
  • New York’s bats exploded in Tampa with nine homers in the opener and 14 across the two games, tying MLB’s two-game record.
  • The Yankees return home 1.5 games ahead of Boston for the top wild card and open a four-game set with Luis Gil facing Lucas Giolito in Thursday’s opener, marking Gil’s fourth start since a lat strain.