The New York Yankees, leading the AL East with an 8-4 record, face the Tampa Bay Rays, tied for third in the division at 5-7, in the first game of a three-game series. Yankees pitcher Luis Gil makes his first start of the season, while Rays pitcher Steven Matz holds a 4.09 ERA and remains undefeated with a 2-0 record. The Yankees are favored with a -140 moneyline.

How to watch New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Time: 7:10 p.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. PT

Where: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL

TV Channels: Rays.TV, YES

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Team records

New York Yankees: 8-4 (first in AL East)

Tampa Bay Rays: 5-7 (tied for third in AL East)

Odds (via BetMGM)

Spread: New York Yankees -1.5

Moneyline: Tampa Bay Rays +115 / New York Yankees -140

Starting pitchers

New York Yankees: Luis Gil (2025 stats: 4-1; ERA: 3.32; K: 41; WHIP: 1.40)

Tampa Bay Rays: Steven Matz (2026 stats: 2-0; ERA: 4.09; K: 10; WHIP: 1.00)

Weather: 80°F at first pitch