Yankees 7-5 Rays (Sep 9, 2016) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB game, final score 7-5, from September 9, 2016 on ESPN.
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Short answer
- The most recent notable action in 2016 between the Rays and Yankees occurred in September, with the Yankees defeating the Rays 7-5 on September 9, 2016, highlighted by a grand slam from Mark Teixeira. This was part of a late-season stretch where New York was trying to lock down a Wild Card, and Teixeira’s slam was a key moment in that game.[1]
Context and notable 2016 matchups
- August 13, 2016: The Yankees beat the Rays 8-4, with a multi-homer effort from Yankees players and a strong bullpen performance; this game is often cited in season recaps of their August sequence.[5][8]
- August 12, 2016: Yankees won 6-3 at Rays in a game that included A-Rod’s final-season festivities and notable long balls from Judge and others.[4]
- August 14, 2016: Rays lost 12-3 to the Yankees in a high-scoring affair, with Longoria and Dickerson contributing for Tampa Bay but the Rays bullpen and defense allowing heavy runs.[3]
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Citations
- Yankees 7, Rays 5 (Sept 9, 2016) final, Teixeira grand slam.[1]
- Rays-Yankees games from mid-August 2016, including the 8-4 and 6-3 results and notable performances.[8][4][5]
- 12-3 Rays loss to Yankees on Aug 14, 2016, summarizing the high-scoring tilt.[3]