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Rays lead ALDS 1-0 after defeating Yankees in Game 1

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Tampa Bay Rays clinch AL East title and No. lead ALDS 1-0 after defeating Yankees in Game 1 seed

The Tampa Bay Rays clinched the American League East division title for and the fifth time No. 1 seed in franchise history, the American League, finishing the season with a 96-61 record. By securing the top seed in the American League following a split doubleheader at Yankee Stadium, the Rays This achievement earned them home-field advantage throughout the playoffs and a bye during the Wild Card Series. They are scheduled to host their first Division Series game on October 3. In the second game of the doubleheader, the Rays won 6-1 behind a dominant performance by pitcher Drew Rasmussen, who allowed only one hit over 6 2/3 innings and recorded 11 strikeouts. Yandy Díaz contributed four RBIs, reaching a career-high 85 RBIs. In the first game, the Yankees earned a 2-0 shutout victory led by Carlos Rodón, who pitched eight shutout innings to achieve his 100th career win and 1,500th strikeout. Ben Rice also contributed to the Yankees' season with his 41st home run. While the Yankees secured home-field advantage in the Wild Card round, they face significant postseason challenges due to an injury to captain Aaron Judge. Judge is dealing with a moderate grade 2 calf strain in his right soleus muscle. While Judge has expressed his intention to return for the start of the playoffs on September 29, manager Aaron Boone stated that the team is planning for As the postseason without him, though they may “accelerate his recovery if necessary.” As began, the Rays prepare for the Division Series, the dealt with roster faces its own injury concerns. injuries. Starting pitcher Shane McClanahan has been was ruled out for the ALDS American League Division Series (ALDS) due to left forearm tightness. However, the bullpen may receive reinforcements, as tightness, though relief pitchers Tyler Wells and Garrett Cleavinger both have the showed potential to return for the series despite also dealing with forearm tightness. similar issues. On October 3, the Rays took a 1-0 lead in the ALDS by defeating the New York Yankees in Game 1 at Tropicana Field. Starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen delivered a dominant performance, pitching eight innings and recording 10 strikeouts. Rasmussen held the Yankees hitless through seven innings, conceding only a double in the eighth. The game’s lone run arrived in the third inning via a solo home run by Jonathan Aranda off Gerrit Cole. Closer Brian Baker secured the shutout in the ninth, allowing only one hit to finalize the victory.

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  1. 2026-10-04 01:54 UTC Rays lead ALDS 1-0 after defeating Yankees in Game 1
  2. 2026-09-25 11:02 UTC Tampa Bay Rays clinch AL East title and No. 1 seed
  3. 2026-09-24 17:08 UTC Tampa Bay Rays clinch AL East title
  4. 2026-09-24 04:14 UTC Tampa Bay Rays clinch AL East title
  5. 2026-09-24 02:52 UTC Tampa Bay Rays clinch AL East title
  6. 2026-09-24 00:19 UTC Tampa Bay Rays clinch AL East title
  7. 2026-09-23 21:22 UTC Tampa Bay Rays clinch AL East title
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  9. 2026-09-23 12:14 UTC Tampa Bay Rays clinch AL East title
  10. 2026-09-23 07:06 UTC Tampa Bay Rays clinch AL East title
  11. 2026-09-23 04:06 UTC Tampa Bay Rays clinch AL East title
  12. 2026-09-22 23:41 UTC Tampa Bay Rays American League East title contention
  13. 2026-09-22 17:53 UTC Tampa Bay Rays American League East title contention

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