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Yankees Rally Past Rays to Even Series with 7-5 Win

A late infusion of homers combined with aggressive baserunning delivered New York’s first comeback in the four-game set, setting the stage for Wednesday’s showdown in the AL East standings.

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Anthony Volpe (l.), Jazz Chisholm Jr. (r.) and the Yankees overcame mistakes to beat the Rays on Tuesday.. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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Overview

  • New York overcame a 3-0 deficit with two three-run innings to secure a 7-5 victory and knot the series at 1-1.
  • Cody Bellinger’s 20th homer of the season in the third inning tied the game before Anthony Volpe went 2-for-4 with a solo shot, two RBIs and a key stolen base despite committing two errors.
  • Max Fried logged 6⅔ innings, allowing four runs (two earned) on four hits with nine strikeouts and a season-high 111 pitches to anchor the rotation.
  • Jonathan Loáisiga and Devin Williams combined to close out the final three innings as the bullpen staved off late threats following Volpe’s error in the ninth.
  • Game 3 at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday will feature Tampa Bay’s Zack Littell against New York’s Will Warren as both clubs chase momentum in the tight AL East race.