Overview

• The Yankees beat the Rays 6-4 in 10 innings with Giancarlo Stanton’s go-ahead homer, capping 14 New York home runs in two nights and extending their win streak to five.
• New York holds a narrow lead over Boston for the American League’s top Wild Card, with published probables set as Giolito vs. Gil, Bello vs. Fried, Crochet vs. Warren, and May vs. Rodón.
• Boston has reportedly promoted No. 3 prospect Jhostynxon Garcia, a right-handed power bat, as the club seeks an offensive spark during a recent 4-8 stretch.
• Kansas City stayed in the race with a 6-4 win over Texas to clinch the series, is 8-2 in its past 10 games, and owns the majors’ longest active home run streak at 10 games.
• Bobby Witt Jr. joined a rare group with at least 100 home runs and 100 steals within his first four seasons, while Aaron Judge eases back as a DH and Stanton’s post-return surge continues.