Scott Kazmir struck out nine and walked just one tonight, but he only lasted five innings. The Yankees were able to work his pitch count up to 97 and score two runs off the Rays ace. Meanwhile, Andy Pettitte controlled the Rays offense for eight innings, giving up just four hits, no walks and no runs. The Yankees take down Tampa Bay 5-0, five players picking up two hits each. Tampa's lead is down to three in the AL East, and the Yankees inch a little closer in the division as well.

Early in the season, Kazmir was going deeper into games, keeping his pitch count low. In his last five starts, however, he hasn't gotten out of the sixth inning before he reached his limit. This was a problem Scott had previous to this season, and it may spell trouble for the Rays down the road.