Game result and context
New York Yankees defeat Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 in 2026 regular season matchup
The New York Yankees rallied in the late innings to secure a 6-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, fueled by home runs from Austin Wells and George Lombard Jr.
Final result
The New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on September 24, 2026. The Yankees improved their season record to 92-67, while the Rays fell to 96-63.
How the game changed
The Rays established an early lead, scoring two runs in the third inning and one in the fifth. The Yankees broke through in the bottom of the sixth inning when Austin Wells hit a solo home run. The momentum shifted decisively in the seventh inning as the Yankees scored three runs to take the lead. They added two more insurance runs in the eighth inning on a home run by George Lombard Jr., which proved sufficient to hold off the Rays for the remainder of the contest.
Key performances
George Lombard Jr. led the Yankees' offense, finishing with two hits, two runs scored, and three runs batted in, including his eighth-inning home run. Austin Wells contributed a solo home run in the sixth inning. Paul Goldschmidt added two hits and an RBI for New York. On the mound, Cam Schlittler provided 3.0 innings of relief for the Yankees, striking out five batters while allowing one earned run. For the Rays, Junior Caminero recorded two hits and two runs batted in, and starting pitcher Ian Seymour threw 5.0 innings, striking out three and allowing no earned runs.
Season and playoff context
This game was part of the 2026 regular season. With this result, the Tampa Bay Rays hold a 96-63 record, and the New York Yankees move to 92-67.