Yankees eliminated from playoffs following Game 3 loss to Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The New York Yankees were eliminated from the playoffs after a 4-3 defeat to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the ALDS. Starting pitcher Max Fried was dominant early, but allowed a two-run homer to Victor Mesa Jr. in the sixth inning, which ultimately proved decisive. The Yankees rallied with a potential game-tying home run that was overturned to a double due to fan interference, leading to missed scoring opportunities as they went hitless in the final three innings. The Yankees now face an offseason focused on improving their roster after being swept by the Rays in the series.
- •Yankees lost 4-3 to Rays in Game 3 of ALDS
- •Max Fried allowed four runs over 5.2 innings
- •Victor Mesa Jr. hit a critical two-run homer
- •Yankees scored only three runs in final three innings
- •Yankees swept by Rays in the ALDS
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees Eliminated From Playoffs After Game 3 Loss to Rays
"The New York Yankees have been eliminated from the playoffs after their offense struggled in their Game 3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
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