Rasmussen Pitches Gem as Rays Edge Yankees in AL Division Series Opener
In St. Petersburg, Florida, pitcher Drew Rasmussen held a no-hit bid for 7 2/3 innings as his team, the Rays, defeated the Yankees 1-0 in the opening game of the AL Division Series.
Peoria Bloomington, IL, October 3, 2026 —
In a tightly contested matchup at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Tampa Bay Rays secured a 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees in the opening game of the American League Division Series. The game was largely defined by an exceptional pitching performance from Rays’ starter Drew Rasmussen.
Rasmussen carried a no-hit bid deep into the game, holding the Yankees hitless for 7 and 2/3 innings. His dominant outing kept the Yankees’ potent offense off balance throughout the majority of the contest. The left-hander’s performance marked a significant highlight of the game, setting a high bar for pitching in the series.
The sole run of the game proved to be the difference. The scoring details for this run were not provided in the summary. The Yankees were unable to break through Rasmussen’s no-hitter before he was removed from the game, and ultimately failed to score, ending the game with no hits recorded against Rasmussen during his time on the mound.
The Yankees’ inability to generate offense against Rasmussen underscores the pitcher’s effectiveness. The official outcome for the Yankees was defeat, with the score reflecting the minimal scoring opportunities for both sides. The specific details of how the single run was scored or the events that transpired in the 7 and 2/3 innings following the end of Rasmussen’s no-hit bid were not available in the provided summary.
This low-scoring affair sets a tense tone for the remainder of the AL Division Series, with pitching and defense appearing to be key factors in the early stages of the playoff round.
Story summarized from the original created by ROB MAADDI, Associated Press on www.centralillinoisproud.com, see more information here.
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