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Yankees saved by bottom-of-the-order bats in win over Rays

Yankees saved by bottom-of-the-order bats in win over Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Yankees have had plenty of games this season when their big boys carried them. On Sunday afternoon, most of the heavy lifting came from the bottom of the order. Aaron Judge did get in on the fun with a two-run shot, but the Yankees' home run parade also included two from Jose Trevino, the first of Jahmai Jones' career and a much-needed blast from Gleyber Torres that capped off a 10-6 win over the Rays at Tropicana Field. The Yankees (27-15) needed every bit of that offense on a day when their bullpen — a strength through the early going — had a meltdown that nearly spoiled the game. 5 Jahmai Jones (14) celebrates with shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) after hitting a solo