Yanks take swing at series win; Rays reintroduce Shane Baz

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With a chance to seal their first series victory in nearly a month, the New York Yankees oppose the Tampa Bay Rays in the decisive game of a three-game set on Thursday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

After a 2-1 win over the Rays on Wednesday night, New York can leave Florida for a critical weekend set with the Baltimore Orioles carrying much-needed momentum.

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