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4 things that matter for red-hot Rays going into ALCS

The Rays could surely get used to this. Fifteen days after clinching the AL East at Yankee Stadium, the Rays were once again celebrating inside the visitors' clubhouse in the Bronx. They wrapped up a clinical three-game sweep of the…

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Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 6:43 AM

Key Things to Know

The article outlines four key factors driving the Tampa Bay Rays as they head to the ALCS.
Tampa Bay swept the New York Yankees in three games, winning Game 3 by a 4-3 score.
Drew Rasmussen delivered eight scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts in Game 1 and is lined up for ALCS Game 1.

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The Tampa Bay Rays have advanced to their first ALCS since 2020 after completing a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees with a 4-3 victory in Game 3. Tampa Bay will open the series on Monday at Tropicana Field against either the Cleveland Guardians or the Chicago White Sox.

Key factors supporting Tampa Bay include a contact-heavy offense complemented by timely power, home-field advantage at Tropicana Field, and the dominance of ace Drew Rasmussen. Additionally, manager Kevin Cash effectively utilized a deep starting rotation alongside multi-inning relievers Ian Seymour and Griffin Jax to keep the bullpen fresh.

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4 things that matter for red-hot Rays going into ALCS

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