Rays overpower Yankees again to even series with 6-4 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:39 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 6-4 at Tropicana Field on July 7, 2026, leveling the series. Will Warren struggled for the Yankees, allowing six runs over four innings, contributing to a record 34 strikeouts by New York in a two-game span. Despite a three-run homer from Ben Rice, the Yankees could not overcome their poor starting pitching. The Rays' Seymour recorded 12 strikeouts in a dominant performance, showcasing the team's depth with consistent hits from the bottom of the lineup.
- •Rays hit four home runs from their lineup against Yankees pitching.
- •Yankees recorded 17 strikeouts for the second consecutive game.
- •Victor Mesa Jr. homered for Tampa, setting the scoring in the second inning.
- •Seymour achieved a career-high 12 strikeouts for the Rays.
- •Ben Rice's home run provided the Yankees with temporary lead.
- 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees rack up 17 more strikeouts, Rays pummel Will Warren to even series
"A lot of K’s on one end and an un-Rays-like power show on the other helped restore Tampa Bay’s four-game lead.
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