Rays wait out Cole, capitalize late: Rays 4, Yankees 2
The Tampa Bay Rays overcame a one-run deficit to defeat the New York Yankees 4-2. In the eighth inning, the Rays scored three runs, turning the game in their favor. Gerrit Cole, making his first start since the 2024 World Series, pitched well for the Yankees but could not secure the win.
- ▪The Rays scored three runs in the eighth inning to take a 4-1 lead.
- ▪Gerrit Cole was dominant in his first start since the 2024 World Series.
- ▪Nick Martinez pitched well for the Rays, keeping the game close despite the Yankees' early lead.
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