Tanaka struggles in Yankees' 8-7 loss to Rays
Masahiro Tanaka gave up four runs and six hits over four-plus innings in his final start before the playoffs in the New York Yankees' 8-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
New York Yankees
7
Tampa Bay Rays
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYY | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| TB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/5/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 2-5 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 0-1 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | vs Boston Red Sox | W 9-2 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | vs Boston Red Sox | W 9-0 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Out 7-8
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-8
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Play Result 7-8
Stanton reached on infield single to third, Judge scored, Voit to second.
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Advancing On Force 7-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-8
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Play Result 6-8
Voit singled to deep center, Gardner and McCutchen scored, Judge to third.
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Advancing On Play 6-8
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Advancing On Play 5-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Judge singled to left, Sánchez scored, Gardner to third, McCutchen to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-8
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Play Result 3-8
Bauers scored, Smith safe at second on throwing error by pitcher Sheffield.
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Error 3-8
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
Ciuffo reached on bunt single to first, Adames scored, Bauers to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
Adames grounded into fielder's choice to third, Velazquez scored.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 3-6
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Cron doubled to deep center, Pham scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-5
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: foul
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End Inning 7-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-8
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Play Result 7-8
Andújar fouled out to third.
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Foul Out 7-8
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-8
Andújar batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-8
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Play Result 7-8
Wade flied out to right, Voit to third.
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Advancing On Play 7-8
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Fly Out 7-8
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Ball 7-8
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Ball 7-8
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 7-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Looking 7-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 7-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 7-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-8
Wade batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-8
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Play Result 7-8
Stanton reached on infield single to third, Judge scored, Voit to second.
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Advancing On Force 7-8
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Advancing On Force 7-8
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Single 6-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-8
Stanton batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-8
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Play Result 6-8
Voit singled to deep center, Gardner and McCutchen scored, Judge to third.
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Advancing On Play 6-8
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Advancing On Play 6-8
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Advancing On Play 5-8
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Single 4-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
Voit batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Judge singled to left, Sánchez scored, Gardner to third, McCutchen to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-8
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Advancing On Force 4-8
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Advancing On Force 4-8
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Single 3-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Head to Head
Injuries
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
New York Yankees
- Kervin Castro Out
- Fernando Cruz Out
Lineups
ConfirmedTB
Mallex SmithCF21
Matt Duffy3B9
Joey Wendle3B18
Tommy PhamLF28
C.J. CronDH28
Kevin KiermaierCF93
Willy AdamesSS2
Jake Bauers1B9
Nick CiuffoC36
Substitutes
Brandon Lowe2B5
Andrew VelazquezDH45
Austin MeadowsRF17
NYY
Andrew McCutchenLF4
Aaron JudgeDH99
Luke Voit1B99
Giancarlo StantonRF27
Neil Walker2B12
Miguel Andujar3B41
Gary SanchezC99
Adeiny HechavarriaSS56
Brett GardnerCF11
Substitutes
Tyler Wade2B14
Greg BirdPH13
Aaron HicksPH12
Gleyber TorresSS25
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