The Yankees, owners of a Major League-best 32-13 record, look to win their fourth straight as they get set to face the Tampa Bay Rays for the second game of the first series between these two rivals. The opener on Thursday night went to the Yankees in a relatively stress-free performance, as Nestor Cortes went eight strong in another masterful outing, leading the charge in a 7-2 win over the two-time defending AL East champs.
This time around, the Yankees will send out Jameson Taillon to the mound. The former Pirate has had relatively good success against the Rays in his career.