Rays dominate Yankees in intense season opener and extend home record.

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The Tampa Bay Rays won 5-4 against the New York Yankees in their first meeting of the season, with Wander Franco doubling in Yandy Diaz for the go-ahead run in the seventh inning. The game was marked by hostility, with Rays manager Kevin Cash being ejected after warnings were issued to both teams following two plunkings of Randy Arozarena by Yankees pitchers. Despite the win, Arozarena did not expect any carryover on Saturday's game.
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