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Tampa Bay Trolls New York with Classic Anthem After Sweep

The Tampa Bay Rays celebrated their 4-3 sweep clinching victory over the Yankees by playing Frank Sinatra's signature song in the visitors' clubhouse.

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Rays Sweep Yankees and Celebrate in Style

The Tampa Bay Rays completed a three game sweep of the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. They secured a close 4-3 victory at Yankee Stadium to end the series. The big win sparked a major celebration in the visitors' clubhouse, where the Rays decided to have some fun at the expense of the home team.

Whoever was in charge of the music in the clubhouse had a specific song ready to play. They blasted Frank Sinatra's famous version of "(Theme From) New York, New York." The Yankees always play this song to celebrate their own wins at home, but this time it was used to mock them. It was a clear statement from the visitors as they enjoyed their hard-earned victory.

Drama on the Field

The game itself had plenty of tense moments before the music started playing. Victor Mesa Jr. hit a two run home run in the top of the sixth inning. That big hit put Tampa Bay ahead for good.

There was also a massive moment in the bottom of the sixth inning that could have changed the game. Anthony Volpe hit a ball that looked like a potential game tying home run. However, the play was overturned because a fan interfered with the ball.

This interference call gave the play a very different outcome compared to the famous Jeffrey Maier incident. That happened during the 1996 American League Championship Series between the Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles. This time, the ruling went against New York.

With the victory secured, the Rays can now look forward to the ALCS. They will carry their momentum into the next round, where they will face either the Cleveland Guardians or the Chicago White Sox.

What it means for the next game

Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees (MLB, Fri, 09 Oct): New York Yankees win 53%, Tampa Bay Rays win 47%; projected score New York Yankees 4, Tampa Bay Rays 4. Our safest pick: Yankees +1.5.

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays (MLB, Sun, 11 Oct): Tampa Bay Rays win 46%, New York Yankees win 54%; projected score Tampa Bay Rays 4, New York Yankees 4. Our safest pick: Rays +2.5.