José Caballero's 3-run HR lifts Yankees to 5-1 win over Rays
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 1:16 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
José Caballero's three-run home run in the fifth inning propelled the New York Yankees to a 5-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 6, 2026. Initially, Rays pitcher Griffin Jax dominated, allowing no hits until Caballero's crucial hit ended his no-hit bid. Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler contributed significantly, allowing one run and four hits over eight innings while striking out eight batters. This win helps the Yankees avoid a three-game losing streak and improves their record to 50-40, reducing the gap behind the AL East-leading Rays. The teams continue their four-game series with another matchup scheduled for July 7, 2026.
- •Yankees score five runs in a pivotal fifth inning.
- •Cam Schlittler strikes out eight and lowers his ERA to 2.01.
- •Caballero hits two home runs and drives in four runs.
- •Yankees improve to 50-40, three games behind Rays.
- •Next game in the series is on July 7, 2026.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Caballero makes a powerful case to remain as Yankees' shortstop
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Caballero hits 2 homers, Schlittler pitches 8 innings as the Yankees beat the Rays 5-1
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — José Caballero's 3-run HR powers Yankees to 5-1 win over Rays, Cam Schlittler allows 1 hit in 8 innings
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Cam Schlittler stars, José Caballero delivers as Yankees avoid skid in series-opening win at Rays
"Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings for the second time this season, José Caballero homered twice and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series. Schlittler (9-5), who allowed a career-high six runs to Detroit in his last start, struck out eight, allowed four hits and walked none. Rays starter Griffin Jax (4-6) retired the first 13 Yankees batters he faced before walking Jasson Domínguez and Jazz Chisholm Jr. with one out in the fifth.
"Jose Caballero's two home runs and Cam Schlittler's brilliant eight innings led the Yanks to a 5-1 victory in the opener of a four-game set vs. Rays.
"The Yankees avoided a three-game skid Monday when they started their four-game series at the Tampa Bay Rays with a 5-1 win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 8:03 AMJose Caballero makes a powerful case to remain as Yankees' shortstop
Jose Caballero's two home runs and Cam Schlittler's brilliant eight innings led the Yanks to a 5-1 victory in the opener of a four-game set vs. Rays.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 1:32 AMCaballero hits 2 homers, Schlittler pitches 8 innings as the Yankees beat the Rays 5-1
Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings for the second time this season, José Caballero homered twice and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series. Schlittler (9-5), who allowed a career-high six runs to Detroit in his last start, struck out eight, allowed four hits and walked none. Rays starter Griffin Jax (4-6) retired the first 13 Yankees batters he faced before walking Jasson Domínguez and Jazz Chisholm Jr. with one out in the fifth.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 1:16 AMJosé Caballero's 3-run HR powers Yankees to 5-1 win over Rays, Cam Schlittler allows 1 hit in 8 innings
Schlittler has allowed one run or fewer in five of his past six starts for the Yankees.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 1:12 AMCam Schlittler stars, José Caballero delivers as Yankees avoid skid in series-opening win at Rays
The Yankees avoided a three-game skid Monday when they started their four-game series at the Tampa Bay Rays with a 5-1 win.
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