NEW YORK, NY (SNN-TV) – After the offense got hot late in Monday’s series opener in New York, the Rays looked to stoke the fire early in last night’s contest with the Yankees.
The Rays kept the fire burning, as Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer off Nestor Cortes in the first inning and the Tampa Bay staff made it stand up, leading the Rays over the skidding New York Yankees, 3-1.
Starter Jeffrey Springs and four relievers combined on a four-hitter en route to the Rays 4th straight win. The Yankees have lost 11 of 13 and are 8-17 since the All-Star break.
Randy Arozarena’s early longball was his fourth homer in six games after the right fielder went homerless in 16 straight.
The Rays will try for the sweep tonight with Corey Kluber on the mound opposing New York’s Domingo Germán. First pitch is set for 7:05pm.