Yankees announce Game 1 ALDS lineup against Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The New York Yankees have revealed their lineup for Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays on October 3, 2026. Ben Rice will lead off, following a strong performance in the Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. Cody Bellinger and García Jr. will bat second and third, respectively, while Spencer Jones will hit cleanup. Trent Grisham starts in center field, and Gerrit Cole is set to pitch. The Yankees look to continue their postseason momentum in Tampa Bay.
- •Yankees lineup features Ben Rice leading off.
- •Gerrit Cole will start on the mound.
- •Game 1 of the ALDS is played in Tampa Bay.
- •Cody Bellinger bats second in the order.
- •Spencer Jones hits cleanup for the Yankees.
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees reveal lineup for Game 1 of ALDS vs. Rays
"Ben Rice leads off facing Drew Rasmussen in Game 1 of the ALDS
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