Yankees lose to Rays 6-1, ending AL East hopes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Yankees lost to the Rays 6-1 in the second game of a doubleheader on September 22, 2026. This defeat marked the Yankees' third loss in four games and eliminated their chances of winning the AL East. Drew Rasmussen pitched six no-hit innings with 10 strikeouts for Tampa Bay, while Max Fried allowed four runs for New York. The Yankees managed only three hits against the Rays' pitching. The teams continue their four-game series on September 23, 2026.
- •Tampa Bay wins 6-1, clinching the AL East title.
- •Drew Rasmussen pitches six no-hit innings for the Rays.
- •Max Fried gives up four runs in 6.2 innings.
- •Yankees score only three hits in the game.
- •Teams continue the series on September 23, 2026.
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees' long-shot AL East dreams shattered after 6-1 loss to Rays
"The Yankees' long-shot hopes of winning the AL East were dashed after the Rays picked up the 6-1 win in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader.
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