Yankees and Rays split doubleheader as postseason approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:29 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Yankees and Rays faced off in a day-night doubleheader on September 22, 2026, with each team taking one game. The Yankees struggled offensively, scoring just three runs across both games, while their pitching shined. Carlos Rodon notched eight shutout innings and struck out eight batters in one game. The Yankees face potential challenges in the upcoming postseason due to diminished offensive output, particularly with Aaron Judge likely unavailable for the Wild Card series against the Red Sox. The Yankees enter October relying heavily on their pitching staff.
- •Yankees scored three runs in doubleheader against Rays.
- •Carlos Rodon pitched eight shutout innings and struck out eight batters.
- •Yankees rank low in offensive categories since Aaron Judge's injury.
- •Pitching staff leads MLB with a 3.24 starter ERA.
- •Yankees likely to face Red Sox in Wild Card series.
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees preview postseason blueprint in doubleheader vs. Rays
"During a long day of baseball in the Bronx, the Yankees and Rays both took one game apiece in the day-night doubleheader between the top two teams in the American League — and teams that are on a collision course as potential ALDS opponents. It may have been a sneak peek of what’s to come, from the teams on the field to the chill in the air, and even what to expect from the club known as the ...
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