The New York Yankees conclude a three-game series on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. New York is 79-53 following its 9-0 loss to the Rays on Friday in the opening game of the series. New York has lost two straight and five of the last six. The Yankees remain in first place in the American League East, but their lead is just five games over Tampa Bay.
Right fielder Aaron Judge is batting .294 to lead New York and has 51 home runs, 113 RBIs, 139 hits and an on-base percentage of .398 which leads New York in each category. Anthony Rizzo is second in both home runs with 30 and RBIs with 71. On Sunday, the New York Yankees will send Frankie Montas to the mountain. The right-hander is 4-11 with a 3.94 ERA, 129 Ks and 35 BBs.
With its nine-run shutout victory over New York on Friday, Tampa Bay improved to 73-57. Jeffrey Springs threw five-plus strong innings for Tampa Bay on Friday, while Christian Bethancourt belted a two-run homer. Tampa Bay has won four straight and 10 of the last 12. The Rays are second in the AL East five games behind first-place New York and two games ahead of third-place Toronto.
Third baseman Yandy Diaz is batting .286 to lead Tampa Bay and has a team high .395 on base percentage. Left fielder Randy Arozarena is the leader in home runs with 18, RBIs with 70 and hits with 128. Tampa Bay has not announced its starting pitcher for the final game of its three-game series at home on Sunday versus the New York Yankees.
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