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Yankees rally for 12-4 win against Rays to split series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 8:30 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Yankees rally for 12-4 win against Rays to split series

Summary

The Yankees defeated the Rays 12-4 at Tropicana Field on Thursday afternoon, splitting the four-game series. A six-run third inning, highlighted by Ryan McMahon's game-tying RBI double and two home runs from Ben Rice, propelled the Yankees to victory. The win comes after a shutout loss the previous day, marking a much-needed morale boost for a team averaging 2.8 runs over its last 20 games. The Yankees continue to trail the Rays by four games in the AL East standings, and their next matchup is a critical series at Yankee Stadium in September, where they will need a sweep to avoid losing the season series.

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•Yankees score six runs in the third inning
•Ben Rice hits two home runs
•Ryan McMahon's double ties the game
•New York splits series against first-place Tampa Bay
•Yankees trail Rays by four games in AL East

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8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Can this be the spark that finally lights the Yankees' lineup?

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Thursday afternoon's seven-hit, six-run inning carried the Yankees to a 12-4 victory at Tropicana Field and a series split vs. the first-place Rays.
— Yahoo Sports

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