Alex Rodriguez returned to the lineup after missing three weeks with a strained hamstring and hit is sixth home run of the season in the Yankees’ 4-1 win over Tampa Bay. It was A-Rod’s 693rd career round-tripper, and 56th against the Rays, including 30 at Tropicana Field.
Masahiro Tanaka scattered two hits and struck out four to run his career-best unbeaten streak to 11 consecutive starts, dating to last season.
Carlos Beltran homered in the eighth for the Yankees, leaving him one hit shy of 2,500 for his career.