New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays Results, Stats, and Recap - October 5, 2026 Gametracker - CBS Sports
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 5-2 to take a 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series. The Yankees now face elimination as they struggle with injuries and defensive errors.
Why it matters
The Yankees' potential early exit from the playoffs would extend a long-standing championship drought for the franchise.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The pesky Tampa Bay Rays put all the pressure on the big, bad New York Yankees.
Richie Palacios hit a two-run single in a four-run fifth inning and Tampa Bay took advantage of New York's sloppy defense, beating Cam Schlittler and the Yankees 5-2 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series.
The Rays are one victory from reaching the American League Championship Series. Game 3 in the best-of-five playoff is Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
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