New York Yankees News & Updates
The New York Yankees were 91-67, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees routed the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 at Yankee Stadium.
Not much to complain about. The 7-run win last night carries weight here. Also helping: a +4 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.
Yankees Game on September 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Yankee Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cam Schlittler (14-6, 1.94 ERA) vs Ian Seymour (9-7, 4.38 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | YES, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 59°F, Wind 12 mph |
Yankees Score & Recap
Yesterday, the New York Yankees routed the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 at Yankee Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 1 |
Highlights
- Ryan McMahon went 2-4 with 1 HR and 5 RBI.
- Ben Rice went 3-4 with 2 HR and 2 RBI.
- George Lombard Jr. went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Yankees Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
96 | 62 | .608 | L1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
91 | 67 | .576 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
85 | 73 | .538 | 11.0 | W1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
78 | 81 | .491 | 18.5 | W3 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
77 | 82 | .484 | 19.5 | L3 |
New York Yankees are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Yankees Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | .263 | .899 | 97 | |
| 30 | .277 | .830 | 91 | |
| 17 | .268 | .779 | 73 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-6 | 1.94 | 0.91 | 190.2 | |
| 7-4 | 2.09 | 1.19 | 77.1 | |
| 7-3 | 1.61 | 1.07 | 84.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Yankees News
Aaron Judge is stirring the pot with his desire to play in the Wild Card Series, challenging Aaron Boone's plans, but the bigger news is the Yankees' recent offensive explosion, highlighted by Ben Rice tying for the AL lead in home runs. After a dominant 9-2 victory over the Rays, where Gerrit Cole notched his tenth win of the season, it’s clear the Yankees are finding their groove as they prepare for postseason play. Despite a mixed bag of results over the past week, including a 3-4 record, the team's +4 run differential suggests they’re capable of more. With the Rays now clinching the AL East, the pressure is on the Yankees to solidify their playoff roster and strategy. Fans are left to wonder if Judge's desire to fight for a spot will complicate Boone's plans.
Yankees Upcoming Schedule
The New York Yankees host the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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