ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Clarke Schmidt allowed five hits in 6 2/3 innings, Anthony Rizzo homered and drove in two runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 on Friday night.

Schmidt (4-1) struck out six and walked two as he extended his season-opening run of allowing three or fewer runs to eight starts.

“He had a little bit of everything going,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “Really sharp performance.”

Schmidt matched the longest outing of his career by getting the first two outs of the seventh.

“I know what I’m capable of doing,” Schmidt said. “I know I’m very well capable of controlling my pitch count and going deeper in games. This is a big step in the right direction.”

Yankees closer Clay Holmes had a stressful ninth inning. He walked two batters with one out and struck out Isaac Paredes looking before pinch-hitter Austin Shenton singled to load the bases. Holmes then struck out Jonny DeLuca to secure his 12th save in 13 chances and complete a six-hitter.