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The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 4–2 at Yankee Stadium on May 22, with the visitors capitalizing on limited offensive opportunities to secure the road win. The Yankees managed 11 hits and drew two walks, but converted those chances into only two runs while striking out four times, posting a .754 OPS that underperformed their home-field advantage. Tampa Bay's pitching staff was more efficient, allowing 11 hits but holding New York to two earned runs across a 3.54 ERA outing, while the Rays' lineup manufactured four RBIs from just eight hits—a testament to timely contact over power, as they recorded no home runs. New York's pitching generated seven strikeouts but surrendered three earned runs and four walks, and a defensive error compounded the team's struggles in a low-scoring affair. The Rays' ability to win despite being outhit reflects disciplined plate approach and execution in scoring position, a trend worth monitoring as Tampa Bay looks to maintain momentum in the AL East.