The New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 in the series opener of a four-game set. Cam Schlittler delivers on the mound, pitching eight innings and allowing one hit and one run while striking out eight and walking no one. His performance comes after a rough prior start in which he allowed six runs to the Detroit Tigers, and the win helps the Yankees avoid a potential three-game skid. Offensively, José Caballero provides the decisive power, hitting two home runs, including a three-run homer that supports New York’s lead. The Yankees score runs early and keep the Rays’ offense limited throughout the game. Tampa Bay’s starter, Griffin Jax, retires the first 13 Yankees batters he faces before issuing walks to Jasson Domínguez and Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the fifth. Despite those baserunners, the Rays cannot convert into runs as the Yankees maintain control to secure the 5-1 victory.