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Rays escape with 1-0 Game 1 win over Yankees after eighth-inning play

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 12:57 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Rays escape with 1-0 Game 1 win over Yankees after eighth-inning play

Summary

In Game 1 of the AL Division Series on October 4, 2026, the Tampa Bay Rays narrowly defeated the New York Yankees 1-0, thanks to a crucial defensive play in the eighth inning. Austin Wells ended Drew Rasmussen's no-hit bid with a double but was thrown out attempting to stretch it into a triple, preventing the Yankees from scoring. Kevin Cash praised Victor Mesa Jr. and Taylor Walls for executing the relay that secured the final out. The Rays' only run came from Jonathan Aranda's solo homer in the third inning, while Rasmussen and the bullpen maintained the shutout.

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By the Numbers

•Tampa Bay Rays win 1-0 against New York Yankees in Game 1
•Drew Rasmussen maintains no-hitter until eighth inning
•Jonathan Aranda hits solo homer for Rays' only run
•Austin Wells thrown out at third attempting to stretch double
•Kevin Cash credits defensive play by Mesa and Walls.

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12:57 PMYahoo Sports — Rays’ Kevin Cash gives Victor Mesa, Taylor Walls credit for ruining Austin Wells’ hit

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The Tampa Bay Rays turned a potential game-tying extra-base hit into the final out of the eighth inning Saturday. Kevin Cash credited Victor Mesa Jr., Taylor Walls and Junior Caminero for executing the relay that helped Tampa Bay escape with a 1-0 Game 1 win over the New York Yankees . In the eighth, Austin Wells ended Drew Rasmussen’s no-hit bid […] The post Rays’ Kevin Cash gives Victor Mesa, Taylor Walls credit for ruining Austin Wells’ hit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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