Rays' Drew Rasmussen works 6 no-hit innings against the Yankees
Rasmussen struck out 11 and allowed one hit as Tampa Bay won its fifth AL East title and secured the American League’s top seed.
- On Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 6-1 in the second game of a doubleheader, clinching their fifth American League East division title and securing home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
- Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen dominated the Yankees, carrying a no-hitter into the seventh inning and striking out 11 batters over 6 2/3 innings, establishing the pitching foundation for the clinching victory.
- Yandy Diaz drove in four runs with two two-run singles, while Taylor Walls sparked a three-run seventh with a bunt single, showcasing the Rays' small-ball offensive approach.
- New York second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. returned from the injured list but acknowledged the loss, stating, "It kind of sucks," while emphasizing the World Series remains the ultimate goal.
- Finishing 96-61, Tampa Bay secured the American League's top seed and home-field advantage through the playoffs, bypassing the Wild Card Series to advance directly to the American League Division Series.
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Rays clinch 5th AL East title with 6-1 victory at Yankee Stadium in 2n
Tampa Bay Rays' Taylor Walls celebrates scoring with Ryan Vilade (26) in the seventh inning during the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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Rays clinch 5th AL East title with 6-1 victory at Yankee Stadium in 2nd game of doubleheader
NEW YORK (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays clinched their fifth division title with a 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees in second game of a day-night doubleheader Tuesday
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thesportsleader.comDrew Rasmussen, Rays stifle Yankees in doubleheader closer to take AL East
Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in 6 2/3 outstanding innings and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays clinched the AL East with a 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night in the nightcap of a day-night doubleheader.The Rays (96-61) won for the 20th...
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Drew Rasmussen takes no-hitter into 7th and Ks 11 as Rays clinch AL East with 6-1 win over Yankees
Drew Rasmussen allowed his only hit in the seventh inning and struck out 11 as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 6-1 in the second game of a day-night doubleheader to clinch their fifth AL East title.…
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