Rays Rally Past Yankees in Comeback Win

Daz Cameron's late-game heroics lift Tampa Bay over AL East rival.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:23pm

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The Tampa Bay Rays overcame a 4-1 deficit in the late innings to defeat the New York Yankees 5-4 on Thursday night. Daz Cameron hit a go-ahead two-run single in the 8th inning to spark the Rays' comeback.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Rays in contention in the tight American League East division race, as they look to make the playoffs for the third straight season. The loss is a setback for the Yankees, who are trying to fend off the Rays and other rivals in the competitive AL East.

The details

The Rays fell behind early, as the Yankees jumped out to a 4-1 lead through the first seven innings. But Tampa Bay rallied in the 8th, loading the bases against the Yankees' bullpen. Daz Cameron then delivered the big hit, lacing a two-run single to give the Rays a 5-4 advantage they would not relinquish.

  • The game took place on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • The Rays overcame the 4-1 deficit in the 8th inning.

The players

Daz Cameron

Rays outfielder who hit the go-ahead two-run single in the 8th inning to spark Tampa Bay's comeback.

Tampa Bay Rays

The MLB team that defeated the New York Yankees in this game, keeping them in contention in the tight AL East division race.

New York Yankees

The MLB team that lost this game to the Rays, a setback in their efforts to fend off Tampa Bay and other rivals in the AL East.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge hit by Daz. He's been swinging the bat well lately and came through in a big spot for us tonight.”

— Kevin Cash, Rays Manager

What’s next

The Rays and Yankees will meet again on Friday night for the second game of their four-game series.

The takeaway

The Rays' comeback win over their AL East rival Yankees keeps them in the thick of the division race, demonstrating their resilience and ability to win close games against top opponents.