Rays hammer Yanks

The Tampa Bay Rays pounded the New York Yankees 13-4 last night. The Rays were led by Shawn Riggans, who came off the bench to replace an injured Dionner Navarro, and belted a bases loaded double in the third inning off of Ian Kennedy. The Rays finished the inning with a 6-0 lead over the Yankees.

Navarro, was strangely injured in a dugout slip and fall cutting his throwing hand. His hand got caught in the protective netting as he fell. Navarro was placed on the 15 day DL after the game. Riggans replaced him behind the plate.

Home runs by Cliff Floyd and Carlos Pena were the back breakers for the Yankees late in the game. Leading 6-4 going into the 7th inning, the Rays capitalized on the Yankee bullpen for 7 runs.

Andy Sonnanstine pitched 6 innings and recorded the win. Rays continue the series today at 1:05 pm. Edwin Jackson is on the mound for Tampa Bay.