The New York Yankees walked-off the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 last night at Yankee Stadium.
Anthony Rizzo hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning and the streaking Yankees notched their 14th straight home win. The Yankees now have their longest home winning string since taking 15 in a row at the original Yankee Stadium in 1961.
Rizzo’s 16th homer gave the Yankees their seventh straight win overall and eighth series sweep this year. Rizzo also hit a game-tying single in the sixth after the Yankees were no-hit into the fifth.
New York spot starter Clarke Schmidt allowed one hit in three innings in place of Luis Severino, who was placed on the COVID-19 injured list earlier in the day. However, manager Aaron Boone said Severino has tested negative and will accompany the team during their weekend trip north.
The Yankees are now 47-16 on the season and will next travel to Toronto for a 3-game series against the Blue Jays staring tonight.