Rays Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Yankees

New York, NY — The Tampa Bay Rays face off against the New York Yankees tonight at Yankee Stadium, aiming to extend their five-game road winning streak. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. EDT.

The Rays, currently 14-17 and fourth in the American League East, take on the Yankees, who lead the division with an 18-13 record. The matchup marks the fifth encounter between these two teams this season, with New York holding a 3-1 series lead.

For the Rays, Ryan Pepiot will take the mound. Pepiot has a record of 2-3, an ERA of 4.24, and has struck out 34 batters this season. Meanwhile, the Yankees will feature Max Fried, who has not lost a game this year. Fried’s impressive record stands at 5-0 with a 1.19 ERA and 33 strikeouts.

This game adds excitement as both teams have shown competitive performances lately. The Yankees lead the American League with a total of 53 home runs and have a strong 10-5 record at home. Their top performer, Ben Rice, has a .266 batting average, hitting four doubles, a triple, eight home runs, and driving in 13 runs this season. Aaron Judge has also been a significant contributor, going 19-for-39 with two doubles, a triple, and three home runs over the past ten games.

Conversely, the Rays have struggled at times this season but have shown promise with a .248 batting average, which ranks fourth in the American League. Yandy Diaz is one of their standouts, hitting eight doubles, four home runs, and driving in 14 runs.

In injuries, the Yankees have several key players on the injured list, including Giancarlo Stanton and Gerrit Cole. The Rays are facing their own injury challenges, with Shane McClanahan and Jake Mangum among those on the injured list.

Tonight’s meeting promises to be thrilling as both teams aim to secure victory in their quest for playoff contention.