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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Yankees clung to a two-run lead against their division rival, the Tampa Bay Rays, in the top of the ninth inning here on Sunday afternoon when rookie infielder Thairo Estrada stepped to the plate. Around 45 minutes later, Estrada smashed a solo home run that began a four-run scoring outburst.
Estrada’s at-bat against Rays reliever Austin Pruitt lasted just three pitches, but it was extended to an extreme degree thanks to a 43-minute delay between the first and second pitches.
Such is life at Tropicana Field. Other stadiums may contend with rain delays.