The Tampa Bays Rays are in the Bronx to start a three-game series against the division rival New York Yankees. The defending American League Champs enter the game as the last place team in the American league, hoping to break their three-game losing streak. Both teams are wearing the number 42 on their jerseys in recognition of Jackie Robinson today since the Yankees were off yesterday.
Michael Wacha is on the mound for the Rays against Nick Nelson playing the Yankees version of an opener.
The Rays offense has been missing in action lately and decided to show up early tonight.