Yankees rally late to edge Nationals, Rays drop Mariners 7-2

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Yankees rally late to edge Nationals, Rays drop Mariners 7-2
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The New York Yankees overcame a late deficit to defeat the Washington Nationals 5-3 on July 10, 2026. After falling behind 3-2 in the eighth, the Yankees scored three runs in the ninth thanks to contributions from Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Austin Wells. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays secured a 7-2 victory against the Seattle Mariners, highlighted by starter Nick Martinez's solid performance. Martinez allowed two runs over 5.1 innings while the Rays capitalized on homers from Richie Palacios, Cedric Mullins, and Victor Mesa Jr. The Yankees and Rays continue to vie for positioning as the MLB season approaches its mid-point.

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  • Yankees score three runs in the ninth to beat Nationals 5-3.
  • Tampa Bay Rays improve to 55-37 with win over Mariners.
  • Nick Martinez earns the win, striking out several batters.
  • Yankees remain locked in playoff battle amid AL Wild Card race.
  • Rays' homers by Palacios, Mullins, and Mesa boost offense.
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Recapping how the Yankees’ top AL opponents fared on July 10th.

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