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Yankees Crash Out Of MLB Postseason After Being Swept By Rays In ALDS

The New York Yankees have been eliminated from the MLB postseason following a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 3:19 AM
Yankees Crash Out Of MLB Postseason After Being Swept By Rays In ALDS
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Yankees were swept out of the ALDS following a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • Anthony Volpe had a potential tying home run reduced to an RBI double due to fan interference.
  • Max Fried took the loss after allowing two home runs, including a decisive two-run shot by Victor Mesa Jr.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Yankees were eliminated from the postseason after losing 4-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays, completing a three-game sweep in the AL Division Series. Tampa Bay secured the victory behind home runs from Ryan Vilade and Victor Mesa Jr. off Max Fried, extending New York's championship drought to 17 years.

A crucial moment occurred in the sixth inning when Anthony Volpe's potential game-tying home run was overturned to an RBI double following a fan interference review. Playing without the injured Aaron Judge, the Yankees struggled to mount a late comeback as manager Aaron Boone fell short of a title in his ninth season.

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