Ivan Nova (7-2) was nearly untouchable for eight innings and the Yankees' offense made good use of its five hits in a 4-1 win in the Bronx on Wednesday night to take the first two games of the series.
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.
C.C. Sabathia threw eight solid innings, Robinson Cano homered and Rafeal Soriano closed the door in the ninth as the Yankees took the rubber game against Tampa, 5-3 in the Bronx on Thursday night.
St. Petersburg, FL (WIBX) - The Rays and Cardinals are in. The Red Sox and Braves are out. And the Yankees will host the Tigers in the American League Divisional Series.