Yankees shut out by Rays in Tampa, suffer sixth shutout loss

The New York Yankees fell 3-0 to the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 8, 2026. Despite making contact with the ball and reducing their strikeouts, the Yankees managed only six hits and did not draw a walk. Shane McClanahan pitched 6.1 scoreless innings for the Rays, while Yandy Díaz went 4-for-4 and Jonathan Aranda contributed three RBIs. Yankees manager Aaron Boone and coach Brad Ausmus were ejected during the game for disputing a play after a lengthy challenge. The Yankees have lost six games without scoring this season and are struggling offensively, particularly with Paul Goldschmidt enduring a career-worst hitless streak.

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