Rays rally past Nationals as Yankees struggle against Reds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays secured a comeback victory against the Washington Nationals, winning 4-3 on June 21, 2026, in St. Petersburg. Ryan Vilade's solo homer and Jonny DeLuca's two-run blast in the seventh inning turned the game in favor of the Rays. This win cuts the Yankees' lead in the AL East to two games, as New York lost their series to the Cincinnati Reds, struggling particularly with hitting in clutch situations. The Yankees face the Detroit Tigers next, with Gerrit Cole set to pitch on June 22.
- •Rays improve to 43-31; Yankees at 45-31 after recent loss.
- •DeLuca hits a crucial two-run homer for Tampa Bay.
- •Yankees struggle with runners in scoring position against Reds.
- •Yankees begin a road trip against the Tigers on June 22.
- •Cleveland Guardians lose to Houston Astros, 2-1.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays trim Yanks’ division lead to two
"The Rays’ come-from-behind win brought them closer to the Yanks in the AL East.
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