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ALDS: George Springer, Carlos Correa rally Astros past A's; Yankees power through Rays - Los Angeles Times
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Yankees lose 4-2, settle for series split against Tampa - Pinstripe Alley
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Rays edge Yankees in contentious series opener
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Rays do enough to beat Yankees in series opener
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Rizzo HR in 9th, Yanks edge Rays for 14th straight home win
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ALDS: George Springer, Carlos Correa rally Astros past A's; Yankees power through Rays - Los Angeles Times
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