2000 Yankees Diary, July 23: Neagle rolls over Devil Rays
Briefly

Denny Neagle's time with the New York Yankees included a disappointing 5.81 ERA over 91.1 innings, resulting in his release after the season. Initially, he showcased promise with a solid debut, allowing just one run in eight innings, and achieved his 100th MLB victory shortly after. In a game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Neagle faced early challenges but settled into a strong performance, leading to a Yankees offensive breakthrough in the fourth and fifth innings with key hits from players like Knoblauch, Jeter, and Williams.
Denny Neagle's tenure with the Yankees was marked by a disappointing 5.81 ERA in 91.1 innings, leading to his release despite an initial promising performance.
In his Yankees debut, Neagle allowed only one run over eight innings, followed by securing the 100th victory of his MLB career in his second start.
The Yankees faced a struggling Devil Rays team and struggled offensively early on, but they broke through in the fourth and fifth innings.
After a slow start against Bryan Rekar, the Yankees came alive with hits from Knoblauch, Jeter, and Williams, contributing to a solid offensive showing.
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