After sweeping a two-game version of the Citrus Series (and holding the potent Marlins offense to a combined zero runs), the Rays will now face a far stiffer test: three games in Yankee Stadium.
Last weekend the Rays played host to the Yanks, barely holding on to a 1.5-game lead while the Yankees took two out of three. This weekend, it’s only a half game separating the two teams at the top of the AL East, meaning a series victory (or a split if the Yankees lack of a dome means another rainout...) is needed to remain the Kings of the AL East.