Though the Rays woke up this morning in sole possession of first place in the American League East, they entered the game in a tie with the Yankees, thanks to their matinee rout of the crosstown rival Mets, the first game of a day-night doubleheader.
But the Rays can only control what they can control, and tonight they sent Ryne Stanek for his 19th open of the season:
After allowing a leadoff double to Marcus Semien, Stanek bore down to get the next three batters, including a 100 mph fastball to sit down Matt Olson. Those were the only three outs that were asked of Stanek.