Rasmussen’s Near No-Hitter Lifts Rays Over Yankees in AL Division Series
In St. Petersburg, Florida, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 1-0 in the AL Division Series, highlighted by starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen's no-hit bid that lasted for 7 2/3 innings.
Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 3, 2026 — In a tightly contested AL Division Series matchup in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Tampa Bay Rays secured a 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees. The game’s defining performance came from Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen, who carried a no-hit bid deep into the contest.
Rasmussen held the Yankees hitless for an impressive 7 2/3 innings, marking a significant highlight in the playoff game. The pitcher’s near-perfect outing kept the Yankees off the scoreboard throughout the majority of the game, putting immense pressure on the opposing lineup.
The lone run of the game proved to be the difference-maker, giving the Rays the narrow win. The final score stood at 1-0 in favor of the home team.
Details regarding the specific inning the single run was scored, who scored it, or who recorded the game’s decisive hit were not provided in the summary. Similarly, information about other key plays, relief pitcher performances, or the final outcome of the series beyond this single game was not detailed.
Drew Rasmussen’s performance will be remembered as a dominant pitching display in a crucial playoff series game. The rarity of a no-hitter, even a partial one extending this deep, underscores the significance of his effort against a competitive Yankees lineup.
Story summarized from the original created by ROB MAADDI, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.
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