Yankees Secure 6-3 Win Against Rays at Steinbrenner Field

The New York Yankees secured a 6-3 comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in their first regular season game at George M. Steinbrenner Field, now temporarily serving as the Rays' home due to hurricane damage at Tropicana Field. Ben Rice led the Yankees with a standout performance, going 4-for-5 at the plate, including a crucial two-run single in the sixth inning, and has been key to the Yankees' strong start this season. Starting pitcher Will Warren struggled and exited early, but the Yankees' bullpen navigated multiple jams to hold the Rays at bay. Oswaldo Cabrera contributed a solo homer, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. of the Rays was ejected in the seventh inning after a heated dispute over a strike call, which he continued to protest on social media. The unique atmosphere featured Yankees branding replaced with Rays insignias at their usual spring facility, adding to the game's unusual backdrop. With this win, the Yankees improved their record to 12-7 and look to maintain momentum in the series.