ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays took some solace in winning the series against the Yankees this weekend.
But there also was disappointment after dropping Sunday’s finale 2-1, losing the chance to complete a sweep, to further reduce the American League East lead and to keep the first-place Yankees reeling.
Also in how they lost, as their offense was shut down, rapping just four hits, faltering in a big chance with two on to start the seventh and not scoring until the ninth, when Francisco Mejia singled in David Peralta. They had the tying and winning runs in scoring position when Yandy Diaz was called out on strikes to end it.
