Yankees restricted to one hit in Game 1 of ALDS against Rays
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The New York Yankees lost to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the ALDS on October 3, 2026. The Yankees managed only one hit throughout the game, marking the worst-hitting playoff performance in franchise history. The team failed to score any runs, with Austin Wells being thrown out while attempting to advance to third base after his double in the eighth inning. Gerrit Cole allowed a solo home run to Jonathan Aranda in the third, which ultimately decided the matchup. Giancarlo Stanton returned for a pinch-hit opportunity in the ninth but struck out, reflecting the team's struggles at the plate.
- •Yankees have one hit, the least in postseason history.
- •Austin Wells' double was thrown out attempting to reach third.
- •Gerrit Cole gave up a solo home run to Jonathan Aranda.
- •Giancarlo Stanton returned for a pinch-hitting opportunity.
- •Game 1 took place at Tropicana Field on October 3, 2026.
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees Make Worst Kind of History
"The New York Yankees had an opportunity on their hands on Saturday night in Tampa Bay against the Rays in Game 1 of the ALDS. They needed just a couple of runs to snatch a Game 1 win on the road. Instead, they couldn’t even manage a couple of hits. It goes down as the […] The post Yankees Make Worst Kind of History appeared first on HEAVY.
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