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Cam Schlitter’s homer-suppressing tendencies haven’t transferred over to the big leagues. The Yankees’ rookie has allowed six long balls in 29 ⅔ innings since his big league debut on July 9. Schlitter’s 1.82 homers allowed per nine innings is the 19th-highest among MLB pitchers with at least 29 innings pitched in that span.

In one night, Stanton tied and passed 1970s-‘80s slugger Dave Kingman on the career home run list, moving ahead of “Kong” with his 443rd, good for 43rd all-time. Next up are Hall of Famers Jeff Bagwell and Vladimir Guerrero at 449.

Kim was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Yankees with due to low back tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays are more than a collection of role players who know the system. The left-hander Shane McClanahan, who is 6-0, started the All-Star Game last summer at Dodger Stadium.

Currently, the Yankees (68-57) lead the race, leaving no doubt that the Rays will heavily rely on Rasmussen to dominate on Wednesday when he faces New York right-hander Cam Schlittler (1-2, 3.94 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. ET.