Rays beat Yankees 5-2 to take 2-0 ALDS lead
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Richie Palacios scored two runs in the fifth inning, contributing to a four-run outburst, as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 5-2 on Monday night. This victory extended the Rays' lead to 2-0 in their AL Division Series and put them one win away from reaching the American League Championship Series.
The Rays are on the verge of eliminating New York, a team that would extend its World Series drought to 17 seasons. New York's offense struggled, as they have only managed two runs in their last two games with star Aaron Judge sidelined due to a calf injury. The Tampa Bay Rays' defense played a significant role in their win, capitalizing on New York's defensive errors.
With the series shifting to Yankee Stadium for Game 3 on Wednesday, the Rays find themselves in a strong position to advance to the next round.
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