Having already locked up their spot in the postseason, the Yankees now have the chance to spoil the Rays’ playoff dreams. The Rays, Athletics, and Indians are in a three-team competition for the two Wild Card spots, and it looks like the race will come down to the wire. Of course, the Bombers’ goal is to sweep this two-game series in the hopes that the Astros lose and they somehow gain home-field advantage. Here’s how they match up:
Rather than stay on rotation and send Brendan McKay out for tonight’s game, the Rays have opted to start Yonny Chirinos.