Rays closer Brad Boxberger was unable to protect a 1-0 lead on Monday, as the Yankees rallied for four runs in the ninth inning to take the 4-1 win.
Boxberger (4-10, 3.81 ERA), allowed a single to lead off the ninth, but enduced a ground ball double play to the very next batter. But things fell apart quickly. He walked Brett Gardner, who promptly stole second base, and Alex Rodriguez brought him in with an RBI double to tie the game at one run apiece.
After an intentional walk to Brian McCann, Boxberger served up a three-run home run to Slade Heathcott, suffering his sixth blown save of the year.
Boxberger has now blown four of his last 11 save chances. Monday's outing marked the second time this year that he gave up at least four runs in a single appearance.