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.

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 hit a pinch-hit two-run homer in the 10th inning as the visiting New York Yankees completed a perfect five-game road trip Wednesday night with a 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Giancarlo Stanton delivered another clutch home run on Wednesday night, blasting a pinch-hit two-run homer in the 10th inning to propel the New York Yankees to a 6-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays after David Bednar’s third blown save of the season.

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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.

Los Yankees se convierten en el primer equipo en la historia de la MLB con múltiples juegos de nueve cuadrangulares en una temporada.