Yankees face Rays with Gerrit Cole on the mound in Bronx
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The New York Yankees are hosting the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on September 23, 2026, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Gerrit Cole will make his final regular season start, aiming to improve after allowing eight home runs in his last three outings. The Yankees have adjusted their lineup, with George Lombard Jr. hitting second after a strong performance in his recent games. Meanwhile, Rays pitcher Mason Englert has also struggled with home runs in his latest starts.
- •Yankees changing lineup for third consecutive game in this series.
- •Cole has allowed eight home runs in his last three starts.
- •Lombard hitting second for Yankees after seven hits in eight games.
- •Englert has given up five home runs in his last two starts.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Gerrit Cole vs. Mason Englert
"A new-look Yankees lineup aims for a spark against the Rays as Gerrit Cole gets his last start of the regular season.
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