Clarke Schmidt helps Yankees shut down Rays 2-0

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Clarke Schmidt fired 6 2/3 scoreless innings, Anthony Rizzo drove in both runs and the New York Yankees earned a 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday at St. Petersburg, Fla.

Schmidt (4-1) won for the third time in four starts, while limiting the Rays to five hits and two walks while striking out six in 87 pitches.

New York relievers Nick Burdi, Luke Weaver an