Rays' Ryan Thompson: Gets seventh hold in win

Thompson recorded his seventh hold in a win over the Yankees on Monday, firing a scoreless eighth inning during which he recorded two strikeouts.

Thompson was optimally efficient, firing 10 of 12 pitches for strikes during a dominant frame. The right-hander has churned out six scoreless appearances in his last seven trips to the mound, a 6.2-inning stretch during which he's posted a win in addition to Monday's hold and lowered his ERA from 2.55 to 2.22.