Drew Rasmussen led the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees, completing the first three-game sweep of New York since 2021. Rasmussen allowed just one hit in six innings and struck out seven, returning from paternity leave. The win improved the Rays to 8-7, marking their first time above .500 this season, while the Yankees extended their losing streak to five games.

By the Numbers
  • Drew Rasmussen pitched 6 scoreless innings, allowing 1 hit.
  • The Rays scored 5 runs with Chandler Simpson achieving 3 hits and 2 runs scored.
  • New York's Aaron Judge hit his 4th homer of the season, a two-run shot in the 9th inning.
  • The Yankees are 0-6 in one-run games this season.
Yes, But

Despite the Yankees' ability to rally late in the game, their struggles in one-run situations highlight ongoing issues with clutch performance as they continue to face challenges in tight games.

State of Play
  • The Rays have shown improvement, achieving their first winning record of the season.
  • The Yankees are struggling with a losing streak and have yet to win a one-run game this season.
What's Next

The Rays will face the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, with Shane McClanahan scheduled to pitch. The Yankees will host the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, looking to end their losing streak.

Bottom Line

The Rays' sweep of the Yankees demonstrates their potential to turn their season around, while the Yankees must address their issues in close games to avoid further slipping in the standings.