Seymore Strikes Out 12 as Rays Beat Yankees 6-4; New York Fans 17 Times for the 2nd Straight Game
The Yankees struck out 31 times in two games, breaking a franchise record as their offense continued to struggle in a 6-4 loss.
- On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the New York Yankees lost 6-4 to the Tampa Bay Rays, setting a franchise record with 31 strikeouts over a two-game span. The team's offense struggled against five Tampa Bay pitchers in St. Petersburg, Fla.
- The Yankees' new mark surpasses the previous franchise record of 30 strikeouts in two consecutive games, last set in September 2025. New York's offensive struggles have been persistent, managing only 2-8 over their last 10 games.
- Rays pitcher Ian Seymour struck out 12 batters while Tampa Bay scored four runs off New York pitcher Will Warren in the fourth inning. Ben Rice hit a three-run homer for the Yankees, traveling 382 feet to left field.
- The Tampa Bay Rays extended their American League East lead over the New York Yankees to four games with the victory. The Yankees now sit three games behind Tampa Bay in the division during this critical four-game series.
- Yankees RHP Gerrit Cole faces Rays LHP Shane McClanahan on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in the third game of the four-game set. The matchup offers New York a chance to rebound at St. Petersburg.
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Independent EspañolST. PETERSBURG, Florida, USA (AP) — Hunter Feduccia and Cuban Yandy Diaz connected consecutive home runs in the fourth inning, Ian Seymour struck out 12 and the Rays of Tampa Bay beat Tuesday night by 6-4 to...
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Seymore strikes out 12 as Rays beat Yankees 6-4; New York fans 17 times for the 2nd straight game
Hunter Feduccia and Yandy Diaz hit consecutive home runs in the fourth inning, Ian Seymour struck out 12 and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 6-4.
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