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New York Yankees 3, Tampa Bay Rays 2: final score and stats

New York Yankees beat Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees 3 to Tampa Bay Rays 2, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte, Florida. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees.

MLBTuesday, March 17, 2026
DateMar 17, 2026
Start time1:05 PM ET
VenueCharlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte, Florida
TVMLB.TV
Attendance6,285

Line score

Team123456789R
New York Yankees0100000023
Tampa Bay Rays0000100012

Top performers

New York Yankees
Batting AverageJ.C. Escarra · 3-4, HR, RBI, R
Home RunsJ.C. Escarra · 3-4, HR, RBI, R
Runs Batted InJacob Morales · 1-1, 2 RBI
MLB RatingJ.C. Escarra · 3-4, HR, RBI, R
Tampa Bay Rays
Batting AverageYandy Diaz · 1-4, 2B, 2 K
Home RunsYandy Diaz · 1-4, 2B, 2 K
Runs Batted InRaynel Delgado · 1-1, RBI
MLB RatingChandler Simpson · 1-1, R, SB

Team comparison

New York YankeesTampa Bay Rays
Runs per game
4.6
3.1
Runs allowed per game
2.4
3.2
14-9Record8-15-1
2nd in AL EastStanding1st in AL East
0-2Road record / home record5-3
LLLWWLast 5LWLLL
L3StreakL1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Yankees
Max Fried SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Kervin Castro RP · Elbow - Inflammation
Out
Fernando Cruz RP · Elbow - Sprain
Out
Tampa Bay Rays
Ryan Pepiot SP · Hip - Surgery
Out
Shane McClanahan SP · Forearm - Soreness
Out
Edwin Uceta RP · Shoulder - Surgery
Out

Box score

New York Yankees

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Trent Grisham1-220100200.156.270.188
Jorbit Vivas0-001000100.158.333.158
Ben Rice1-551100000.273.351.455
Jasson Dominguez0-330000100.342.381.632
Leonard Gabrielson0-110000010.200.333.800
Ryan McMahon1-440100010.111.158.194
Jacob Morales1-110120000.500.500.500
Paul DeJong0-440000010.194.306.452
Ali Sanchez0-110000010.150.227.150
J.C. Escarra3-441311000.276.300.655
Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek0-110000010.333.333.333
Oswaldo Cabrera0-220000110.000.200.000
Team7-353537317110

New York Yankees

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Will Warren4.031114068---1.7768
Cade Winquest1.010001016---4.9116
Jake Bird1.000013019---3.2419
Osvaldo Bido1.010001011---1.8011
Yovanny Cruz1.000002012---0.0012
Kervin Castro1.021101015---0.9615
Team9.07222120141-0141

Tampa Bay Rays

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Yandy Diaz1-440100020.350.480.750
Jonathan Aranda0-330000020.333.417.381
Blake Sabol0-110000000.200.360.300
Junior Caminero0-330000010.333.375.333
Richie Palacios0-110000010.158.304.211
Cedric Mullins0-220000110.304.414.565
Chandler Simpson1-111100000.348.375.348
Jake Fraley0-220000010.400.586.550
Ryan Vilade0-000000100.216.318.270
Gavin Lux1-331100010.200.200.267
Raynel Delgado1-110110000.250.333.344
Hunter Feduccia1-330100020.115.233.269
Team7-323227202120

Tampa Bay Rays

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Ryan Pepiot5.041132176---0.9076
Joe Boyle3.022246074---3.7274
Hunter Bigge1.010003015---1.6915
Team9.07337111165-0165

Recent form

Oct 7, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 3-4
Oct 5, 2026 · at Tampa Bay RaysL 2-5
Oct 3, 2026 · at Tampa Bay RaysL 0-1
Sep 30, 2026 · vs Boston Red SoxW 9-2
Sep 29, 2026 · vs Boston Red SoxW 9-0
Oct 28, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersL 1-4
Oct 27, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersW 4-3
Oct 26, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersL 1-10
Oct 24, 2026 · at Milwaukee BrewersL 4-5
Oct 23, 2026 · at Milwaukee BrewersL 2-3

Season series

NYY win series 2-0
Mar 17, 2026NYY 3, TB 2
Mar 6, 2026TB 0, NYY 3

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Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays?

New York Yankees won, 3-2, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

What was the final score of New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays?

New York Yankees 3, Tampa Bay Rays 2.

Who were the top performers?

New York Yankees: J.C. Escarra (3-4, HR, RBI, R batting average). Tampa Bay Rays: Yandy Diaz (1-4, 2B, 2 K batting average).

Where is New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays played?

Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte, Florida.

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