On June 18, the Yankees were leading the AL East at 45-27 but have struggled since, allowing the Rays to take a four-game lead. They face the Rays in a crucial four-game series, starting with Cam Schlittler, the All-Star rookie with a 2.08 ERA, against Griffin Jax, who has excelled since becoming a starter. Gerrit Cole, the Yankees’ ace, also looks to bounce back against Shane McClanahan, while the Yankees may start Elmer Rodríguez against Drew Rasmussen on Thursday. This series could significantly impact the division race.
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