As the Tampa Bay Rays play out the remainder of the 2025 campaign, there are conflicting feelings regarding the present and future of the franchise. The present is filled with disappointment about potentially missing the playoffs for the second straight season.

Schlittler struck out Simpson, the Rays' leadoff man, looking at a 97-mph fastball on the inside corner to start a 1-2-3, 11-pitch bottom half and he made it six-up, six-down with an 11-pitch second, striking out Feduccia swinging at a 99-mph fastball to end the inning. Schlittler was at just 66 pitches through six.

Rookie starter Cam Schlittler lost his bid for a perfect game in the seventh inning against the Rays, on a night when the Yankees stumbled late but still rallied to a 10-inning victory.

The Rays appeared to be nowhere close to victory for the bulk of Wednesday’s game against the Yankees. Then one swing by rookie catcher Hunter Feduccia brought them to within maybe a few feet of a much-needed win.

Giancarlo Stanton conectó un jonrón como emergente para producir dos carreras en la parte alta de la décima entrada y los Yankees de Nueva York

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The New York Yankees officially announce a roster move with the pitching group ahead of the final game of the Tampa Bay Rays series.

The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays complete a two-game series at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa on Wednesday night.

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.