Richie Palacios Lifts Tampa Bay Rays to 2-0 Series Lead Over Yankees

Brooklyn-born Richie Palacios laced a crucial two-run single to cap a four-run fifth inning, propelling the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-2 victory and a 2-0 series lead over the New York Yankees in the ALDS. Batting against reliever Brent Headrick with a green light on a 3-0 count, the 29-year-old second baseman delivered his second major hit of the series. Palacios rewarded the Rays' confidence after batting .235 with 10 homers and 17 steals during the regular season.