Rasmussen Shines as Rays Edge Yankees in AL Division Series Opener
The Tampa Bay Rays secured a 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees in the opening game of their AL Division Series, highlighted by pitcher Drew Rasmussen's near no-hitter through 7 2/3 innings.
Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, October 3, 2026 — The Tampa Bay Rays opened their American League Division Series with a narrow 1-0 victory against the New York Yankees. The game’s pivotal performance came from Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen, who delivered a dominant outing on the mound.
Rasmussen held the Yankees hitless for 7 2/3 innings, nearing a historic no-hitter through the majority of his start. His performance was instrumental in limiting the Yankees’ offense and setting the stage for the Rays’ win.
The lone run of the game proved to be the deciding factor. Details regarding which team scored the run, the inning it was scored, or any specific offensive plays contributing to the score were not provided in the summary.
The outcome of this opening game places the Tampa Bay Rays in an early lead in the AL Division Series against the New York Yankees. Further details about the remainder of the game, including the final out and any subsequent pitching changes or defensive plays, were not specified in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by ROB MAADDI, Associated Press on www.texomashomepage.com, see more information here.
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