Rays' first-inning uprising sends Yankees to another loss

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Isaac Paredes launched a three-run homer to highlight a four-run first inning and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 5-3 win against the New York Yankees in the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Amed Rosario had two hits and scored a run for the Rays, who ended a three-game skid.

Tampa Bay right-hander Ryan Pepiot (5-5) allowed one run and