The Yankees secured a 6-3 road win against the Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field during spring training despite a short start by Will Warren, who only pitched 1.2 innings. Aaron Judge's RBI single gave the Yankees an early lead, but Warren struggled in the second inning as the Rays tied the game. The Yankees regained the lead in the sixth inning and sealed the victory with a strong offensive performance, including Ben Rice's two-run single.
The game saw tension escalate when Jazz Chisholm Jr. was ejected after a dispute with the home plate umpire, which led to a social media outburst from Chisholm. Despite the incident, the Yankees maintained their focus and clinched the win. The teams are set to continue their series, with the Yankees aiming to extend their lead with Carlos Rodón pitching for them in the next game, while Drew Rasmussen will take the mound for the Rays.