The Tampa Bay Rays managed just two hits in a 2-0 loss to the New York Yankees Friday at Tropicana Field, dropping the first two games of the four-game series.
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) reacts to a strike at bat against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) pauses while at bat against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.
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New York Yankees third baseman Marwin Gonzalez (14) and first baseman Anthony Rizzo (48) celebrate a 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays bullpen catcher Misha Dworken (99) gives high fives after Yankees win 2-0 over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.
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New York Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes (35) and catcher Kyle Higashioka (66) celebrate a 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.
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From left to right: Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28), starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (18), relief pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (48), starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57), and shortstop Taylor Walls (6) watch the field from the dugout in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) caught stealing second base in the fifth inning as New York Yankees shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa (12) holds up the catch at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.
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Antonio Smith,1, grabs a replica of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco’s neck chain, a giveaway item for attendees, ahead of the Rays competing against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.
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A replica of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco’s neck chain, a giveaway item for attendees, seen ahead of the Rays competing against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Manuel Margot (13) wears a replica of shortstop Wander Franco’s neck chain while on deck in the third inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Harold Ramirez (43) makes a catch off New York Yankees left fielder Miguel Andujar (41) at bat in the second inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.
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New York Yankees shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa (12) steals second base in the fourth inning as Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) makes a catch at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) watches the ball after hitting a single in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Manuel Margot (13) reacts to striking out in the third inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.
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New York Yankees shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa (12) steals second base in the fourth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/LJ27ARE2CBCLTABZAGOMXXDG3Q.JPG "Antonio Smith,1, grabs a replica of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco’s neck chain, a giveaway item for attendees, ahead of the Rays competing against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, May 27, 2022.")
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