Tampa Bay has dominated New York in Yankee Stadium of late but the Rays have already clinched the American League East title and are likely to rest at least some of their starters. In contrast, New York is battling for a postseason berth in the AL wild-card race and currently leads that chase but must ensure its place in the postseason with a victory on Friday. New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes performed well in each of his last three starts allowing a combined six runs on 12 hits across 15 innings resulting in New York winning each of the three. The NY bullpen has been great over the past 10 days.
Over last 7 games, the Yankees have a 0.92 bullpen ERA. This game is going to feel as close to a playoff game as it can for NY while TB is already in.


New York has won 5 of the last 7 played at home and overall the Yankees have won seven of the last 8.

GO YANKS!