Yankees thump Rays 11-4
A.J. Burnett allowed two hits in seven innings and Nick Swisher homered twice to lead the New York Yankees to an 11-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays Monday night.
The AL East leaders improved to 10-1 since the All-Star break, with Burnett (10-4) earning his fifth straight decision.
The switch-hitting Swisher homered from both sides of the plate for the second time this season. Robinson Cano and Johnny Damon also went deep, while Derek Jeter had three hits and Alex Rodriguez contributed a two-run double.