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Rays await ALCS opponent after sweeping Yankees in playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 10:20 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Rays await ALCS opponent after sweeping Yankees in playoffs

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to face either the Cleveland Guardians or Chicago White Sox in the American League Championship Series after sweeping the New York Yankees. The Rays showcased a versatile approach to winning, combining power hitting, small-ball tactics, and strong pitching throughout the series. Manager Kevin Cash praised his team's ability to adjust their style of play depending on the circumstances. The Rays finished the series with a 4-3 victory, highlighted by home runs from Victor Mesa Jr. and Ryan Vilade. The ALCS opener is scheduled for Monday night in St. Petersburg.

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By the Numbers

•Rays swept Yankees 3-0 in the ALDS.
•Team displayed a mix of power and small-ball strategies.
•Game 5 of the Guardians vs. White Sox series is Saturday night.
•ALCS opener scheduled for Monday night at Tropicana Field.
•Drew Rasmussen likely to start after an impressive performance against Yankees.

Latest Updates

10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Rays wait for ALCS opponent after winning 101 games playing any brand of baseball needed to win

What they're saying

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(AP) — The Tampa Bays Rays showed they can play any brand of baseball during a sweep of the New York Yankees.They mixed power from likely and unlikely sources and their usual small-ball style along with dominant pitching, excellent fielding and strong fundamentals.
— Yahoo Sportsby ROB MAADDI

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