Yankees, Rays Set for Rubber Match in Tampa TAMPA, Fla. (Interstat) — The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays will decide their early-season series Sunday in an afternoon finale at George Steinbrenner Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. EDT under cloudy skies with a game-time temperature of 81 degrees. The Yankees (8-6) will send right-hander Cam Schlittler (2-0) to the mound, looking to salvage a series split after dropping the first two games. Tampa Bay (7-7) edged New York 5-4 in 10 innings Saturday, following a 5-3 win Friday. A player to watch for New York is left-hander Max Fried, who turned in a strong eight-inning, three-run effort in a no-decision Saturday. Over his last four starts, Fried is 2-2 with a 2.25 ERA, allowing three earned runs or fewer each time out. For the Rays, right-hander Nick Martinez has been a key bullpen piece, earning wins in three of his last four appearances. He pitched 4 2/3 innings of one-run ball in relief Saturday. Both teams enter Sunday at .500 or better, but seeking consistency. The Yankees have lost three of their last four, while the Rays have won two straight after a three-game skid. According to National Statistical’s game simulator, the projected final score is Yankees 5, Rays 4. Following the game, the Yankees return home to host the Los Angeles Angels for a four-game series starting Monday. The Rays embark on a six-game road trip, beginning Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox.