A massive lead disappeared in a single, unforgettable inning, reviving painful memories from several years earlier.

On June 21, 2005, the Tampa Bay Rays stormed ahead of the Yankees 10-2, only to watch New York erupt for 13 runs in an epic 8th inning and roll to a 20-11 win. The 17-run swing marked just the second time a team had blown an eight-run lead and still lost by nine. The cruel twist? The first time it happened was also to the Rays, who fell from a 10-2 lead to a 20-11 defeat against Cleveland on May 5, 1999. Two different opponents, two different seasons, the exact same final score.

🕵️ Inside Today’s Original Newspaper Coverage:

  • Why a veteran Yankee called it a season-changing moment

  • Sixteen batters build a 35-minute rally fans won’t forget

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