Matt Moore strikes out 11 in 5 innings in his first major league start as the Rays beat the Yankees, 15 – 8. The wins prevents a four-game sweep and moves the Rays back within two games of Boston in the wild card race. Having clinched the AL East title the previous day, the Yankees use a line-up full of youngsters and trail 13 – 0 after 5 innings as Moore earns his first major league win.

On September 22, 2011 — Matt Moore strikes out 11 in 5 innings in his first major league start as the Rays beat the Yankees, 15 – 8. The wins prevents a four-game sweep and moves the Rays back within two games of Boston in the wild card race. Having clinched the AL East title the previous day, the Yankees use a line-up full of youngsters and trail 13 – 0 after 5 innings as Moore earns his first major league win.

 

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