A four point push to the top of the 10e round gave the New York Yankees an 8-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday at Tropicana Field.
Before facing the Toronto Blue Jays this week, the Bronx Bombardiers avoided sweeping in their three-game series against the Rays.
Rougned Odor broke the tie at the expense of pitcher Collin McHugh (0-1) by pushing Aaron Hicks home with a single. Then Gary Sanchez produced two runs with another single and Gio Urshela added a good run for a run. He totaled four hits from a safe place, including a home run in the third round at bat.
Starter Jordan Montgomery conceded four runs in five innings. Aroldis Chapman (1-0) struck out three batters late in the ninth to win the decision. The New York squad is 4-5 this season.
Randy Arozarena and Mike Zunino each hit a long ball with a teammate on the trails for the Losers, who have also taken five losses in nine outings so far.
The Red Sox continue to surprise
In Baltimore, the Boston Red Sox totaled six homers, including three by JD Martinez, to dispose of the Orioles by the 14-9 mark and sweep the weekend’s three-game series.
At the same time, the Sox enjoyed a sixth straight triumph after suffering the throes of a sweep at Fenway Park against their rivals of the day to start the campaign.
Returning to the game after an absence related to COVID-19, Martinez stretched his arms during the winners’ third, sixth and eighth batting rounds, each time for a solo slap. He added a single point. Rafael Devers had two long balls and produced five points, while Alex Verdugo hit a three-point shot against starter Jorge Lopez (0-2).
Nick Pivetta (2-0) gave up four runs in six innings for the leaders of the Eastern Division of the American League.
For the Orioles, Maikel Franco and Trey Mancini each scored four runs, including two from home runs.
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