The American League East-leading New York Yankees come to Tropicana Field for a four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Pitcher Nestor Cortes duels Rays counterpart Ryan Yarbrough in Game 1.
Published May 27
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) reacts to striking out in the third inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (48) delivers a pitch in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (65) delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Harold Ramirez (43) catches the ball, New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) out at first in the fourth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash (16) jogs back to the dugout after a pitching change in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) safe at third base while New York Yankees third baseman Marwin Gonzalez (14) waits for the catch in the first inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (48) prepares to pitch in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (48) watches a pitch in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (6) makes a throwing error to first baseman Harold Ramirez (43) in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (6) makes a throwing error to first baseman Harold Ramirez (43) in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
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Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) grounds out into a double play in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) walks with his son after practice at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Vidal Brujan (7), left, and right fielder Manuel Margot (13), right, share a moment during batting practice at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Randy Arozarena (56) waits for the pitch during batting practice at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/6SASCJ7MAFFWRAJX6MWUM73XE4.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash (16) jogs back to the dugout after a pitching change in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/6BH5OZK27NDU3J6OI75OPHAUZA.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) safe at third base while New York Yankees third baseman Marwin Gonzalez (14) waits for the catch in the first inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/5XSMOM6ZQBDARCSFTOCYTNLIEA.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (48) prepares to pitch in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/M7GVWBRM4RCQHBVF672CKJZEQY.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (48) watches a pitch in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/QRDMUDLWWJG2DLBK53R7DRSG7E.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (6) makes a throwing error to first baseman Harold Ramirez (43) in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/7IT42A6BPZBE7L4MCCAKJDAC4Y.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (6) makes a throwing error to first baseman Harold Ramirez (43) in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/TWUYUV7SANFORLDRBA4IXXNQ5Y.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) grounds out into a double play in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/M7P777437NC3BGHYCWXWSPMH6Q.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) walks with his son after practice at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/XANHMXTBTFFGFNBV2C4BQYMPTY.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Vidal Brujan (7), left, and right fielder Manuel Margot (13), right, share a moment during batting practice at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/LYK6NBBFXJD63CZAWTZG2XWLHQ.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Randy Arozarena (56) waits for the pitch during batting practice at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, May 26, 2022.")
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