Montgomery Goes 6 Strong Innings, Yankees Beat Rays 3-1

New York Yankees starter Jordan Montgomery pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla., on May 11, 2021. Steve Nesius/AP Photo

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Jordan Montgomery pitched six strong innings, Aaron Judge and Gary Sánchez homered, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3–1 on Tuesday night.

About two hours before the game started, it was announced that Yankees third base coach Phil Nevin is away from the team after a positive COVID-19 test.