Andy Pettitte (3-2) struck out ten Rays while allowing just two hits in 7 1/3 innings as the Yankees hammered Tampa Bay 7-0 on Tuesday night to move within a half game of first place in the A.L. East.
St. Petersburgh, FL (WIBX) - Tampa Bay's James Shields pitched 8 2/3 innings of two-run ball to stop the Yankees on Monday night and, coupled with Boston's loss to Baltimore, the Rays have tied the Red Sox for the American League's Wild Card playoff spot.