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Yankees’ Offense Erupts in 12-4 Win Over Rays

The win moved New York within four games of Tampa Bay while raising fresh questions about Aaron Judge’s rib imaging, Giancarlo Stanton’s calf and heavy bullpen usage before the All‑Star break.

Overview

  • The Yankees put up 12 runs on 14 hits in a 12-4 victory at Tropicana Field that split the four-game series and narrowed their AL East deficit to four games.
  • A six-run third inning broke the game open after Ryan McMahon worked a long at-bat and delivered a game-tying RBI double that chased starter Drew Rasmussen.
  • First baseman Ben Rice continued a hot stretch with two home runs and five RBIs, and catcher Austin Wells hit his first homer since late May.
  • New York used a bullpen game and deployed seven pitchers to finish the contest, highlighting ongoing workload and rotation-management concerns.
  • GM Brian Cashman said Aaron Judge will receive rib imaging during the All‑Star break and confirmed Giancarlo Stanton has begun light running for a calf issue, leaving lineup and deadline decisions open as the team heads to Washington.