Game result and context
New York Yankees defeat Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 in 2026 regular season matchup
The New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 on September 22, 2026. Carlos Rodón pitched eight scoreless innings to lead the Yankees, while Cody Bellinger provided the only scoring of the game with a fourth-inning home run.
Final result
The New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays with a final score of 2-0. The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the fourth inning, when the Yankees scored two runs. Neither team scored for the remainder of the contest.
Key performances
Carlos Rodón earned the win for the Yankees, pitching 8.0 innings and striking out eight batters while allowing no earned runs. Cody Bellinger provided the offensive production for New York, hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning. Ben Rice also contributed a hit for the Yankees.
For the Tampa Bay Rays, Nick Martinez took the loss, pitching 6.0 innings and allowing two earned runs with seven strikeouts. Ty Johnson pitched 2.0 innings of relief, striking out four. Chandler Simpson recorded one of the few hits for the Rays.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the Tampa Bay Rays hold a record of 96-61 and remain in first place in their division, having already clinched a postseason spot. The New York Yankees hold a record of 90-67. They currently sit in second place in their division and lead the wild-card standings, having also clinched a playoff berth.