New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 21, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 21, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays – 8/20/25

On August 20, 2025, the New York Yankees played against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Yankees won 6-4. This victory improved their record to 68-57, placing them second in the AL East.

David Bednar claimed the win, bringing his season record to 3-5 with a 2.33 ERA. Key performances included homers from Giancarlo Stanton, Trent Grisham, and Austin Wells. Grisham and Wells both drove in two runs, helping secure the Yankees’ win over the Rays, who now hold a 61-65 record and stand fourth in the AL East.

The Yankees scored first with a run in the first inning. They added another run in the fifth. The eighth inning saw them score three more runs, bringing their total to six. The Rays didn’t score until the eighth inning, when they managed one run. In the ninth, they added three more runs. However, it wasn’t enough to catch the Yankees, who finished with a 6-4 win. Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham played key roles for the Yankees. Stanton went 1-for-1 with a home run and two RBIs. Grisham had a strong performance, going 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs. On the pitching side, David Bednar secured the win for the Yankees. He pitched one inning, allowing two hits and two runs while striking out three. Clayton Schlittler also had a solid outing, striking out eight batters over 6.67 innings without giving up a run. For the Rays, Pete Fairbanks took the loss. He pitched one inning, allowing three runs on two hits. Despite the loss, Blake Feduccia and Brett Seymour each contributed two RBIs for the Rays. Seymour hit a home run as well.

What’s Next

The Yankees’ win over the Rays improved their record to 68-57, keeping them in 2nd place in the East. This win helps them stay competitive in the playoff race. The Yankees have been consistent throughout the season, and this victory adds to their momentum. The Rays, now at 61-65, remain in 4th place in the East. They are struggling to climb the standings. The teams have faced each other multiple times this season, with the Yankees often coming out on top. This game adds to the Yankees’ lead over the Rays in their head-to-head matchups.

The Yankees will begin a new series against the Boston Red Sox. The first game is on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Yankee Stadium. The game will start at 7:15 PM.

The Rays will start a new series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Their next game is on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The game is set to begin at 7:35 PM.

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