When was the last time that a Yankees-Rays series mattered? 2012? 2009? Never? Well, tonight’s series sure matters. The Rays shockingly have the second-best record in the American League and are 1.5 games up on the Yankees in the AL East, who are looking to take back the division lead with a sweep.
The Yankees will send Domingo German tonight, who has unexpectedly been the club’s best pitcher this year. German is 6-1 on the season with a 2.35 ERA, and opposing batters are hitting just .158 against him. German also brings a sparkling 0.