Aranda Powers Rays to 7-5 Victory over Yankees

Jonathan Aranda led the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs, helping the Rays snap an eight-game streak of scoring four runs or fewer. The Rays matched their season high with 16 hits, with strong contributions from Taylor Walls, Travis Jankowski, and Yandy Díaz. Aranda's performance has elevated him among the top hitters in Major League Baseball in OPS, especially excelling against right-handed pitchers with a .350 average and five home runs. While he continues to share playing time against lefties, his power-hitting has provided much-needed strength to the Rays' lineup. The Yankees, despite a strong showing from Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger, lost for the third time in four games amid defensive miscues. Taj Bradley picked up the win for the Rays, ending his three-start winless streak.