Drew Rasmussen headlines a deep Rays staff entering ALDS

Other starters TBD as Tampa weighs its pitching options.

By Nick Power · Yahoo

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Drew Rasmussen led the Tampa Bay Rays pitching staff with a dominant start in Game 1 of the ALDS.
Rasmussen struck out 10 batters across eight scoreless innings, carrying a near no-hitter into the eighth.
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 1-0 behind Jonathan Aranda's 417-foot solo home run.

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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen delivered a historic performance to lead his team to a 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS. Rasmussen carried a near no-hitter into the eighth inning, pitching eight scoreless frames while striking out 10 batters and tying a franchise postseason record.

Rays manager Kevin Cash showed strong confidence in Rasmussen, allowing him to work deep into the contest. Offensively, Jonathan Aranda provided the game's lone run with a 417-foot solo home run. The 98-win Rays now hold a 1-0 series advantage heading into Game 2 against New York.

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