José Caballero's 3-run HR lifts Yankees to 5-1 win over Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 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.
- 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.
"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.
"Schlittler has allowed one run or fewer in five of his past six starts for the Yankees.
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External links- 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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