The post Yankees announce pitching move before final Rays game appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Yankees are firmly in the mix of the playoff race as they are in second place in the AL East. On Wednesday, before the start of the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays, the club made a roster move to add depth to the bullpen.

Following a lengthy road trip out west the Tampa Bay Rays returned home for a crucial two game set against the New York Yankees. After a lengthy rain delay, Shane Baz took the mound and promptly struck out Trent Grisham to start the game.

The New York Yankees played Home Run Derby at their home away from home Tuesday night. The Yankees tied a franchise record with nine home runs against the Tampa Bay Rays (NY 13, TB 3) at George M. Steinbrenner Field,

Chandler Simpson breaks up Cam Schlittler’s masterpiece in the 7th, Rays rally to tie in the 9th, and Pete Fairbanks allows 2 homers in the 10th.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays after Cody Bellinger had four hits against the Rays on Tuesday. Tampa Bay has a 32-31 record in home games and a 61-65 record overall. The Rays are 10th in the AL with 137 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game.

Preview the Aug. 19 matchup between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler was the Yankees' starter against the Rays on Wednesday night at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.

The New York Yankees homered nine times on Tuesday night in a 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, and they’re looking to build on a strong 7-3 stretch on Wednesda

The Yankees became the first team in big-league history to hit at least nine homers in a game twice in a single season.