Watching your favorite team lose to one of your least favorite teams is never truly enjoyable, but it goes down a bit easier when the regular season prize is already in the bag. The only downside to this loss is…
The New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 in a regular season matchup. Tampa Bay pitcher Mason Englert pitched into the fourth inning, surrendering eight earned runs, which featured a grand slam by Ryan McMahon and two solo home runs from Ben Rice. Rays manager Kevin Cash rested regular starters Yandy Diaz, Chandler Simpson, and Taylor Walls following the team's division-clinching victory.
Cedric Mullins provided offense for Tampa Bay with a home run, ending a homerless stretch dating back to August 28. Yankees starter Gerrit Cole threw 105 pitches across 5.2 innings before being removed by manager Aaron Boone following a walk to Liam Hicks.
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