New York Yankees pulled off the upset to defeat Tampa Bay Rays. New York Yankees entered the game as the underdog, with a 45% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New York Yankees refused to go away, chipping away at Tampa Bay Rays's lead until New York Yankees took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Tampa Bay Rays never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, New York Yankees had earned the upset.