Rays Beat Yankees 1-0 Behind Rasmussen
20 sourcesUpdated Oct 4, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 1-0 in Game 1 of the American League Division Series. Drew Rasmussen pitched eight dominant innings, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out 10; he carried a no-hitter into the eighth, when Austin Wells doubled and was thrown out trying to stretch it into a triple. Jonathan Aranda’s fourth-inning home run provided the game’s only run, and closer Bryan Baker retired the side in the ninth to seal the win. Game 2 is scheduled for Monday in Tampa Bay.
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It's going to be hard for New York if Judge stays out, they already struggled to get anything going today.
Cole seemed solid after surgery but the lineup needs to figure out how to score against that Rays staff.
Rasmussen looked sharp holding the Yankees without a hit through six, that's a tough way to start the series.
