Rays approach AL East title with chance to clinch against Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays are close to winning the American League East title as they head to a four-game series against the New York Yankees. Their magic number to clinch the division is down to two, meaning any combination of wins and Yankees' losses totaling two will secure the crown. This would mark the Rays' fifth AL East title, with their last coming in 2021. A win in this series would also grant the Rays home-field advantage throughout the postseason and a first-round bye. They could potentially face the winner of the matchup between the Yankees and the Boston Red Sox in the playoffs.

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