Yankees face prospect of Rays clinching AL East in the Bronx

Tampa Bay secured a 5-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 211 min read

Yankees now face the inevitable: Will have to watch Rays celebrate AL East title in the Bronx https://t.co/m7peH3GDQN

What happened: The New York Yankees are facing the likelihood of watching the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate an AL East title in the Bronx. Tampa Bay is closing in on the division crown as the regular season concludes.

Why it matters: The Rays continue to maintain control of the division race and are positioning themselves to clinch on New York's home field. The Yankees have been unable to mount a late challenge.

By the numbers: The Tampa Bay Rays secured a 5-1 final victory over the Boston Red Sox, leaving their series tied at 1-1.

What to watch: The Rays will look to officially secure the division crown during their series at Yankee Stadium.

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@BNightengale Sep 20, 10:40 PM ET

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