ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Yankees manager Joe Girardi couldn't help but smile when talking about 5-foot-11 Brett Gardner going deep again and 6-foot-7 Aaron Judge making an unbelievable diving catch.
Gardner hit his eighth home run, one more than this 2016 total, and CC Sabathia won consecutive starts for the first time in nearly a year to help New York beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 Sunday and avoid a three-game sweep.
Didi Gregorius had an RBI single in the second for the second of his four hits and Gardner followed with his drive to right. All of Gardner's home runs have come in a 20-game span starting April 19.
"It sounds a little crazy, but last year I was really inconsistent and just not at my best," Gardner said. "The first three or four weeks this season I wasn't any good, either. Here recently I've been swinging the bat better."
Judge made a full extension diving backhand catch on the right field warning track in the sixth to rob Evan Longoria of a tying extra-base hit, starting a double play that doubled up Corey Dickerson at first.
"Obviously, one of the biggest plays for us this year," Sabathia said.
Judge said he had a good read on the ball off the bat.
"Saw I might have a chance, and just dove for it," he added.
Sabathia (4-2), coming off a win at Kansas City, allowed two runs and four hits in five-plus innings. He had not won back-to-back starts since June 10 against Detroit and six days later at Minnesota.
Tyler Clippard stranded Kevin Kiermaier at third in the seventh when he relieved Chad Green and retired Logan Morrison on a flyout on the 11th pitch of an at-bat. Dellin Betances got four outs -- three on strikeouts -- for his second save.
Chris Archer (3-3) struck out a season-high 12, including Judge and Matt Holliday three times each. He gave up three runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings.
"The play that Judge made was really the difference-maker," Archer said.
Judge struck out four times overall and the Yankees fanned 17 times, which tied the team record for a nine-inning game. Still, New York won for just the fourth time in 11 games.
Dickerson scored from second in the first inning when catcher Gary Sanchez was charged with an error for an errant throw attempting to pick off Longoria at first base.
Derek Norris hit a solo homer in the fifth.
There was no carry over from Saturday's game that had three hit batters and three ejections.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Yankees: 1B Greg Bird (bruised right ankle) could hit off a tee and take soft toss Monday. ... Girardi said closer Aroldis Chapman (left shoulder rotator cuff inflammation) feels good and will be re-evaluated Monday to determine when the lefty can start a throwing program. ... Girardi had an ice pack on his right knee after the game. He had meniscus surgery on it Monday.
MOVIN' ON UP
New York is promoting top prospect Gleyber Torres from Double-A Trenton to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Trenton manager Bobby Mitchell said on the team's radio show.
FAMILY AFFAIR
The Yankees also promoted RHP Jose Mesa, the son of former major league pitcher Jose Mesa, from Class A Tampa to Double-A Trenton.
STRANGE POSTPONEMENT
Charlotte, the Rays' Florida State League affiliate, had its game Saturday against Jupiter postponed in the fourth inning when the protective netting behind the plate fell. The teams played a doubleheader on a back field Sunday at the complex in Port Charlotte, where the host Stone Crabs had a photo on their Twitter site showing complimentary hot dogs and burgers on a portable grill.
TANAKA TIME
Girardi said the Yankees are returning to "square one" when it comes to struggling ace Masahiro Tanaka, who has allowed 14 runs and seven homers over 4 2/3 innings in his last two starts. "Sometimes, you can try to change this, change that," Girardi said. "Let's get back to what made you successful."
UP NEXT
Yankees: RHP Michael Pineda (4-2) will face Kansas City LHP Jason Vargas (5-2) on Monday night in a rematch of New York's 11-7 win over the Royals last Wednesday. Pineda allowed four runs in six innings.
Rays: RHP Jake Odorizzi (3-2) and Los Angeles Angels RHP J.C. Ramirez (3-3) are Monday night's starters. Angels OF Mike Trout is a .362 hitter in 13 games at Tropicana Field.
New York Yankees
Gardner hit his eighth home run, one more than this 2016 total, and CC Sabathia won consecutive starts for the first time in nearly a year to help New York beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 Sunday and avoid a three-game sweep.
Didi Gregorius had an RBI single in the second for the second of his four hits and Gardner followed with his drive to right. All of Gardner's home runs have come in a 20-game span starting April 19.
"It sounds a little crazy, but last year I was really inconsistent and just not at my best," Gardner said. "The first three or four weeks this season I wasn't any good, either. Here recently I've been swinging the bat better."
Judge made a full extension diving backhand catch on the right field warning track in the sixth to rob Evan Longoria of a tying extra-base hit, starting a double play that doubled up Corey Dickerson at first.
"Obviously, one of the biggest plays for us this year," Sabathia said.
Judge said he had a good read on the ball off the bat.
"Saw I might have a chance, and just dove for it," he added.
Sabathia (4-2), coming off a win at Kansas City, allowed two runs and four hits in five-plus innings. He had not won back-to-back starts since June 10 against Detroit and six days later at Minnesota.
Tyler Clippard stranded Kevin Kiermaier at third in the seventh when he relieved Chad Green and retired Logan Morrison on a flyout on the 11th pitch of an at-bat. Dellin Betances got four outs -- three on strikeouts -- for his second save.
Chris Archer (3-3) struck out a season-high 12, including Judge and Matt Holliday three times each. He gave up three runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings.
"The play that Judge made was really the difference-maker," Archer said.
Judge struck out four times overall and the Yankees fanned 17 times, which tied the team record for a nine-inning game. Still, New York won for just the fourth time in 11 games.
Dickerson scored from second in the first inning when catcher Gary Sanchez was charged with an error for an errant throw attempting to pick off Longoria at first base.
Derek Norris hit a solo homer in the fifth.
There was no carry over from Saturday's game that had three hit batters and three ejections.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Yankees: 1B Greg Bird (bruised right ankle) could hit off a tee and take soft toss Monday. ... Girardi said closer Aroldis Chapman (left shoulder rotator cuff inflammation) feels good and will be re-evaluated Monday to determine when the lefty can start a throwing program. ... Girardi had an ice pack on his right knee after the game. He had meniscus surgery on it Monday.
MOVIN' ON UP
New York is promoting top prospect Gleyber Torres from Double-A Trenton to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Trenton manager Bobby Mitchell said on the team's radio show.
FAMILY AFFAIR
The Yankees also promoted RHP Jose Mesa, the son of former major league pitcher Jose Mesa, from Class A Tampa to Double-A Trenton.
STRANGE POSTPONEMENT
Charlotte, the Rays' Florida State League affiliate, had its game Saturday against Jupiter postponed in the fourth inning when the protective netting behind the plate fell. The teams played a doubleheader on a back field Sunday at the complex in Port Charlotte, where the host Stone Crabs had a photo on their Twitter site showing complimentary hot dogs and burgers on a portable grill.
TANAKA TIME
Girardi said the Yankees are returning to "square one" when it comes to struggling ace Masahiro Tanaka, who has allowed 14 runs and seven homers over 4 2/3 innings in his last two starts. "Sometimes, you can try to change this, change that," Girardi said. "Let's get back to what made you successful."
UP NEXT
Yankees: RHP Michael Pineda (4-2) will face Kansas City LHP Jason Vargas (5-2) on Monday night in a rematch of New York's 11-7 win over the Royals last Wednesday. Pineda allowed four runs in six innings.
Rays: RHP Jake Odorizzi (3-2) and Los Angeles Angels RHP J.C. Ramirez (3-3) are Monday night's starters. Angels OF Mike Trout is a .362 hitter in 13 games at Tropicana Field.
1:10PM,EDT,May 21,2017
Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg,Florida
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| View: Play-By-Play | Pitch-By-Pitch | Inning: All | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| New York - Top of 1st | SCORE | |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Archer pitching for Tampa Bay | NYY | TB |
| Gardner singled to right. | 0 | 0 |
| Sánchez grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Gardner safe at third on throwing error by shortstop Beckham. | 0 | 0 |
| Holliday struck out swinging. | 0 | 0 |
| Castro struck out swinging. | 0 | 0 |
| Judge struck out swinging. | 0 | 0 |
| 0 Runs, 1 Hits, 1 Errors | ||
| Tampa Bay - Bottom of 1st | SCORE | |
| CC Sabathia pitching for New York | NYY | TB |
| Beckham struck out swinging. | 0 | 0 |
| Dickerson reached on infield single to second. | 0 | 0 |
| Longoria walked, Dickerson to second. | 0 | 0 |
| Weeks Jr. struck out swinging. | 0 | 0 |
| Dickerson scored, Longoria safe at second on throwing error by catcher Sánchez. | 0 | 1 |
| Souza Jr. struck out swinging. | 0 | 1 |
| 1 Runs, 1 Hits, 1 Errors | ||
| New York - Top of 2nd | SCORE | |
| Chris Archer pitching for Tampa Bay | NYY | TB |
| Ellsbury doubled to deep right. | 0 | 1 |
| Headley struck out swinging. | 0 | 1 |
| Gregorius singled to right, Ellsbury scored, Gregorius to second advancing on throw. | 1 | 1 |
| Carter struck out swinging. | 1 | 1 |
| Gardner homered to right (352 feet), Gregorius scored. | 3 | 1 |
| Sánchez popped out to second. | 3 | 1 |
| 3 Runs, 3 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Tampa Bay - Bottom of 2nd | SCORE | |
| CC Sabathia pitching for New York | NYY | TB |
| Kiermaier grounded out to pitcher. | 3 | 1 |
| Norris flied out to left. | 3 | 1 |
| Robertson grounded out to shortstop. | 3 | 1 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| New York - Top of 3rd | SCORE | |
| Chris Archer pitching for Tampa Bay | NYY | TB |
| Holliday struck out looking. | 3 | 1 |
| Castro struck out swinging. | 3 | 1 |
| Judge struck out swinging. | 3 | 1 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Tampa Bay - Bottom of 3rd | SCORE | |
| CC Sabathia pitching for New York | NYY | TB |
| Bourjos flied out to center. | 3 | 1 |
| Beckham grounded out to third. | 3 | 1 |
| Dickerson struck out swinging. | 3 | 1 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| New York - Top of 4th | SCORE | |
| Chris Archer pitching for Tampa Bay | NYY | TB |
| Ellsbury lined out to second. | 3 | 1 |
| Headley struck out swinging. | 3 | 1 |
| Gregorius singled to right. | 3 | 1 |
| Carter struck out looking. | 3 | 1 |
| 0 Runs, 1 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Tampa Bay - Bottom of 4th | SCORE | |
| CC Sabathia pitching for New York | NYY | TB |
| Longoria grounded out to third. | 3 | 1 |
| Weeks Jr. fouled out to first. | 3 | 1 |
| Souza Jr. lined out to right. | 3 | 1 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| New York - Top of 5th | SCORE | |
| Chris Archer pitching for Tampa Bay | NYY | TB |
| Gardner walked. | 3 | 1 |
| Sánchez grounded into double play, shortstop to second to first, Gardner out at second. | 3 | 1 |
| Holliday struck out swinging. | 3 | 1 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Tampa Bay - Bottom of 5th | SCORE | |
| CC Sabathia pitching for New York | NYY | TB |
| Kiermaier struck out swinging. | 3 | 1 |
| Norris homered to left (381 feet). | 3 | 2 |
| Robertson struck out swinging. | 3 | 2 |
| Bourjos singled to left. | 3 | 2 |
| Beckham grounded out to second. | 3 | 2 |
| 1 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| New York - Top of 6th | SCORE | |
| Chris Archer pitching for Tampa Bay | NYY | TB |
| Castro lined out to center. | 3 | 2 |
| Judge struck out looking. | 3 | 2 |
| Ellsbury grounded out to pitcher. | 3 | 2 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Tampa Bay - Bottom of 6th | SCORE | |
| CC Sabathia pitching for New York | NYY | TB |
| Dickerson singled to left center. | 3 | 2 |
| Green relieved Sabathia. | 3 | 2 |
| Longoria flied into double play, right to second to shortstop to first, Dickerson doubled off first. | 3 | 2 |
| Weeks Jr. flied out to left. | 3 | 2 |
| 0 Runs, 1 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| New York - Top of 7th | SCORE | |
| Chris Archer pitching for Tampa Bay | NYY | TB |
| Headley grounded out to second. | 3 | 2 |
| Gregorius singled to right. | 3 | 2 |
| Carter walked, Gregorius to second. | 3 | 2 |
| Farquhar relieved Archer. | 3 | 2 |
| Gardner struck out swinging. | 3 | 2 |
| Sánchez walked, Gregorius to third, Carter to second. | 3 | 2 |
| Holliday struck out swinging. | 3 | 2 |
| 0 Runs, 1 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Tampa Bay - Bottom of 7th | SCORE | |
| Chad Green pitching for New York | NYY | TB |
| Souza Jr. walked. | 3 | 2 |
| Kiermaier grounded into fielder's choice to second, Souza Jr. out at second. | 3 | 2 |
| Kiermaier stole second. | 3 | 2 |
| Norris grounded out to shortstop, Kiermaier to third. | 3 | 2 |
| Morrison hit for Robertson. | 3 | 2 |
| Clippard relieved Green. | 3 | 2 |
| Morrison flied out to left. | 3 | 2 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| New York - Top of 8th | SCORE | |
| Ryne Stanek pitching for Tampa Bay | NYY | TB |
| Martínez at second base. | 3 | 2 |
| Morrison at first base. | 3 | 2 |
| Stanek relieved Farquhar. | 3 | 2 |
| Castro struck out swinging. | 3 | 2 |
| Judge struck out swinging. | 3 | 2 |
| Ellsbury grounded out to second. | 3 | 2 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| Tampa Bay - Bottom of 8th | SCORE | |
| Tyler Clippard pitching for New York | NYY | TB |
| Rasmus hit for Bourjos. | 3 | 2 |
| Rasmus struck out swinging. | 3 | 2 |
| Beckham struck out swinging. | 3 | 2 |
| Betances relieved Clippard. | 3 | 2 |
| Dickerson struck out swinging. | 3 | 2 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
| New York - Top of 9th | SCORE | |
| Diego Moreno pitching for Tampa Bay | NYY | TB |
| Rasmus in left field. | 3 | 2 |
| Moreno relieved Stanek. | 3 | 2 |
| Headley grounded out to second. | 3 | 2 |
| Gregorius singled to right. | 3 | 2 |
| Carter grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Gregorius safe at second on error by second baseman Martínez. | 3 | 2 |
| Gardner flied out to center. | 3 | 2 |
| Sánchez struck out swinging. | 3 | 2 |
| 0 Runs, 1 Hits, 1 Errors | ||
| Tampa Bay - Bottom of 9th | SCORE | |
| Dellin Betances pitching for New York | NYY | TB |
| Longoria popped out to shortstop. | 3 | 2 |
| Martínez struck out swinging. | 3 | 2 |
| Souza Jr. struck out looking. | 3 | 2 |
| 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors | ||
New York Yankees
| Hitters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner LF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 22 | .282 | .376 | .514 |
| Sánchez C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | .286 | .383 | .471 |
| Holliday DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20 | .258 | .360 | .492 |
| Castro 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 | .341 | .374 | .524 |
| Judge RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23 | .321 | .421 | .707 |
| Ellsbury CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .285 | .354 | .431 |
| Headley 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | .241 | .317 | .386 |
| Gregorius SS | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | .322 | .355 | .402 |
| Carter 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18 | .205 | .295 | .325 |
| Totals | 35 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 158 | |||
| BATTING 2B: Ellsbury (7, Archer) HR: Gardner (8, 2nd inning off Archer 1 on, 2 Out) RBI: Gregorius (14), Gardner 2 (18) 2-out RBI: Gardner 2 GIDP: Sánchez Yankees RISP: 2-11 (Holliday 0-2, Headley 0-1, Sánchez 0-1, Gregorius 1-1, Carter 0-1, Castro 0-1, Judge 0-1, Gardner 1-3) Team LOB: 8 | ||||||||||
| FIELDING E: Sánchez (3, throw) DP: 1 (Judge-Castro-Gregorius-Carter). Outfield Assist: Judge (Dickerson at 1st base). | ||||||||||
Game Information
| Stadium | Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL |
| Attendance | 20,873 (67.2% full) - % is based on regular season capacity |
| Game Time | 3:26 |
| Weather | indoors |
| Umpires | Home Plate - Brian O'Nora, First Base - Paul Emmel, Second Base - Quinn Wolcott, Third Base - Scott Barry |
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