I really struggled with how to recap this game. The Rays beat the Yankees, 8-4, and the Yankees now play with their backs up against the wall, needing to win two days in a row to advance to the ALCS. Masahiro Tanaka was not good, Charlie Morton was, and the Rays beat the Yankees.
But boy, this game felt like one decided by the umpires. I hate to be one of those “blame the refs!” types, but between last night and tonight, it’s hard to argue that umpiring hasn’t had an undue effect on the results of these games.