New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 20, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 20, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays – 8/19/25

The New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 13-3 at George M. Steinbrenner Field on August 19, 2025. This victory improved the Yankees’ record to 67-57, while the Rays fell to 61-64. The game was played under clear skies with a temperature of 100 degrees.

Carlos Rodón earned the win for the Yankees, improving his record to 12-7 with a 3.25 ERA. Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton stood out, with Bellinger going 4-for-5 and driving in three runs. Stanton added two home runs and four RBIs to help lead the Yankees to a convincing victory.

The Yankees started strong, scoring three runs in the first inning. In the second inning, they added two more, making it 5-0. The Rays scored twice in the second, reducing the deficit to 5-2. By the fourth inning, the Yankees expanded their lead with four more runs, bringing the score to 10-2. In the sixth inning, the Yankees scored two more runs, making it 12-2. The Rays managed to score one run in the eighth inning, but the Yankees added another in the ninth. The game ended with the Yankees winning 13-3. The Yankees had 16 hits and one error, while the Rays had eight hits and no errors.

Carlos Rodón was the winning pitcher for the Yankees. He pitched six innings, allowing five hits and two runs while striking out five. Rodón’s strong performance helped the Yankees control the game early.

Giancarlo Stanton had a big day at the plate for the Yankees. He went 2 for 3 with two home runs and four RBIs. Cody Bellinger also contributed, going 4 for 5 with two home runs and three RBIs.

Shane Baz took the loss for the Rays. He pitched three innings, giving up seven hits and six runs. Baz struggled with control, allowing two walks and three home runs.

What’s Next

The Yankees improved their record to 67-57 after the win over the Rays. They are now in 2nd place in the East. This win helps them keep pressure on the teams ahead of them in the standings. For the Rays, the loss drops them to 61-64, placing them in 4th place in the East. They have to work hard to climb back up in the standings. The head-to-head record this season between these two teams is now more favorable for the Yankees. The Yankees will play the Rays again on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 7:35 PM. This game will continue their current series at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Yankees will then start a new series against the Boston Red Sox at home on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The Rays will also face the Yankees on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at home. After this game, they will begin a new series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, August 21, 2025. All games in the series against the Cardinals will be played at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

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