SportsTampa Bay Rays Clinch AL East Title with 6-1 Win Over Yankees
The Rays defeated the Yankees 6-1 in a doubleheader nightcap at Yankee Stadium to clinch their fifth AL East championship and top seed for the AL playoffs. Drew Rasmussen struck out 11 with a no-hitter through six innings; Yandy Díaz drove in four runs.
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It's a major late-season playoff-clinching moment, with the Rays locking in a strong postseason position despite being outspent by rivals. The dramatic setting of celebrating in the Bronx and Rasmussen's near no-hitter performance fuel engagement and shares. The Rays split the doubleheader after losing the opener 2-0.
Tampa Bay Rays Clinch AL East Title with 6-1 Win Over Yankees
The Rays defeated the Yankees 6-1 in a doubleheader nightcap at Yankee Stadium to clinch their fifth AL East championship and top seed for the AL playoffs. Drew Rasmussen struck out 11 with a no-hitter through six innings; Yandy Díaz drove in four runs.
