Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to secure a victory for the Rays over the Yankees, ending a losing streak.
Aranda, who appeared injured earlier in the game, led off the 10th with a homer to right with a runner on second base.
The Rays were down 6-1 in the fourth inning and 8-4 in the ninth before making a comeback.
Shortstop Jose Caballero made a spectacular play in the first inning, but the highlight shifted to the ninth inning rally off Yankees closer Devin Williams.
After being down 8-4 with one out, the Rays staged a comeback with key hits from Caballero, Simpson, Diaz, and Lowe.
Starting pitcher Shane Baz struggled, giving up five runs before being replaced in the fourth inning.
The Rays ended a 17-inning scoreless streak and added three runs in the fourth inning with a strong offensive performance.
The Yankees capitalized on Baz’s struggles, scoring early and adding more runs in the second and fourth innings.
Sunday: vs. Yankees
1:40, Steinbrenner Field, Tampa
TV/radio: FanDuel Sports Sun; 95.3-FM, 620-AM, 106.7-FM (Spanish)
Pitchers: Rays — RH Ryan Pepiot (1-2, 4.91); Yankees — LH Max Fried (2-0, 1.56)
Info: raysbaseball.com
On deck
Monday: Off
Tuesday: at Diamondbacks, 9:40. Rays, RH Zack Littell (0-4, 5.48); Diamondbacks, RH Brandon Pfaadt (3-1, 3.04)
Wednesday: at DiamondBacks, 9:40. Rays, RH Taj Bradley (2-1, 5.24); Diamondbacks, LH Eduardo Rodriguez (1-2, 4.09)
Thursday:at Diamondbacks, 9:40, Rays, RH Drew Rasmussen (1-1, 0.87); Diamondbacks, RH Corbin Burnes (0-1, 4.64)
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