Yankees 3, Rays 2: Rays Come Up Short in Series Finale.

Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsAfter claiming the first two games of the series, the Rays came into Sunday with a chance to sweep. Ace Chris Archer took the mound against C.C. Sabathia, who has been inconsistent this spring, and sported a 4.93 ERA.

The Yankees turned on the pressure early. Brett Gardner singled to open the game, and a throwing error by shortstop Tim Beckham put runners at second and third before Archer could settle in. A sharp Archer responded by striking out Matt Holliday, Starlin Castro and Aaron Judge to stave off the threat.

In the bottom of the first, New York made their own costly error. An errant pickoff throw from catcher Gary Sanchez pushed Evan Longoria to second and…