Rays Clinch 5th AL East Title with 6-1 Victory at Yankee Stadium in 2nd Game of Doubleheader
The Rays also secured the American League’s best record and a first-round bye, while Drew Rasmussen took a no-hitter into the seventh inning.
- On Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Rays clinched their fifth American League East division title by defeating the New York Yankees 6-1 in the second game of a day-night doubleheader at Yankee Stadium.
- Pitcher Drew Rasmussen carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning while striking out 11 batters, and Yandy Diaz broke through with two-run singles to power the Rays' small-ball offensive strategy.
- Tampa Bay has led the division since June 27, spending 128 days in first place. The victory secures home-field advantage throughout American League playoffs for the top seed.
- The New York Yankees settled into the top Wild Card spot, and second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. said, "It kind of sucks. That's what we worked on all season, but it's not the end goal for us. The end goal is the World Series."
- Securing the crown marks the Rays' fifth division title, following championships in 2020, 2010, and 2008. The team now holds the No. 1 seed with home-field advantage throughout American League playoffs.
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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
Drew 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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The RecordDrew Rasmussen takes no-hitter into 7th and Ks 11 as Rays clinch AL East with 6-1 win over Yankees
NEW YORK (AP) — 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 on Tuesday in the second game of a day-night doubleheader to clinch their fifth AL East title. The Rays (96-61) secured home-field advantage throughout the American
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