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Yankees win extra-innings thriller; Rays top Red Sox behind strong pitching

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Yankees win extra-innings thriller; Rays top Red Sox behind strong pitching

Summary

The New York Yankees secured a dramatic extra-innings win against the Cleveland Guardians on June 8, 2026. Cody Bellinger's two-RBI single in the 10th inning propelled the Yankees to a 6-5 victory. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-1, powered by Yandy Díaz's early home run and a strong bullpen performance that limited Boston to one run on four hits. The Rays' victory kept them ahead in the AL East standings, while the Yankees remain in pursuit after their win.

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•Yankees beat Guardians 6-5 in extra innings on June 8, 2026
•Cody Bellinger drives in two runs with a critical hit in the 10th
•Rays defeat Red Sox 3-1 behind Yandy Díaz and strong pitching
•Six Rays pitchers combined for 10 strikeouts against Boston
•Yankees remain in pursuit of the AL East leading Rays

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Even with a win on Monday, the Yankees couldn’t gain ground on the Rays.
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Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 2:00 PM
Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays’ pitching keeps Red Sox in check
Even with a win on Monday, the Yankees couldn’t gain ground on the Rays.

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