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New York Yankees (74-64) at Tampa Bay Rays (84-52) MLB Prediction: The New York “desperation” Yankees, remain 11 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the distant American League East top spot with 24 games to play in the regular season. The Bronx bombers are also way behind in the Wild card standings, as 7 games separate them from the top of the mountain. Last night, New York was able to inch a bit closer by beating the Rays at home by a count of 7-2. Mike Mussina earned his 17th win of the season. Tonight at SportsBook.com, the New York Yankees are once again (+101) betting odds underdogs against the Tampa Bay Rays (-111).  In last night’s opener in St. Petersburg, FL, the Yankees were able to get 1 back against Tampa Bay, when their offense came to life against RHP Matt Garza (11-8). The 39-year-old RHP Mike Mussina (17-7) was able to get the best out of the Rays’ youngster, thus, keeping the Yankees slim playoff hopes alive. “We’re just trying to win ballgames any way we can… we got some big hits we needed,” said the Stanford grad. Struggling third-baseman Alex Rodriguez, and newly acquired OF Xavier Nady both went yard against the Rays pitching to help Moose’s cause. Tonight, RHP Carl Pavano (2-0, 3.27 ERA) will be making his 3rd start of the season for New York, when he goes up against the Rays’ hard-throwing RHP Edwin Jackson (11-8, 3.81 ERA). The OVER/UNDER for this New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays MLB Prediction has been set at a combined total of 9½ runs. Get your New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays MLB Prediction now. Will the Yankees inch a bit closer with another win? Or is Carl Pavano finally going to show his rust? Find out now!
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