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AL East race back on after Yankees-Rays split
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The Yankees could puncture Rays' playoff hopes over next month - Pinstripe Alley
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Yankees fall to rival Rays despite Aaron Judge's 52nd homer
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What Yankees are saying about Rays' historic start
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Brosseau's blast sinks Yankees, Rays advance to ALCS - Pinstripe Alley
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Yankees HR barrage in 10-4 win opens 5 1/2-game lead over Rays - NBC Sports
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Rays' Drew Rasmussen almost perfect
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Yankees' bats bash Rays again for massive series win
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Rays top Orioles as Zach Eflin takes no-hitter into sixth, move into first-place tie for first time since July
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Top dog' Rays ready to take on Yankees and their 'heated' history
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Confident Yankees must prepare for final playoff push against a Rays team that won't roll over
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Yankees vs. Rays: Four things to know, series prediction as AL East rivals meet at Tropicana Field
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Frustrating ending as Rays fall short of sweeping Yankees
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Rays' Unorthodox Rotation Stymies Yankees and Completes a Sweep - The New York Times
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Rays miss out on first chance to clinch playoff spot with loss to Guardians