4 errors, multiple misplays put Yanks on brink of elimination

ST. PETERSBURG – After a baker’s dozen of head-to-head showdowns throughout the regular season, the Yankees needed no refresher on the Rays’ reputation ahead of this American League Division Series. Tampa Bay would use its athleticism, put the ball in play and push the envelope. “You’ve got to take care of the ball against them,” manager Aaron Boone said earlier this week. “If you’re clean there, there’s outs to be had.” ALDS Game 3 presented by Booking.com: Wednesday, 8 p.m. ET on TBS/truTV/UniMas/HBO Max Boone’s club boasts many strengths, but defensive fundamentals are rarely mentioned among its best attributes. That…