The New York Yankees limped into St. Petersburg after five straight losses, including seven of their last eight, knowing they pretty much need to go undefeated for the remainder of 2016 to have a shot at the postseason.
With that, contribution came from every direction despite missing Jacoby Ellsbury, Starlin Castro, and Chase Headley to injuries heading into Tuesday’s matchup.
After falling into an early 2-0 hole, Mark Teixeira got New York on the board with a solo jack off Drew Smyly in the fourth inning.