New York Yankees

The New York Yankees dropped Game 1 of the ALDS to the Tampa Bay Rays, losing a tight 1-0 contest primarily due to a dominant pitching performance by Drew Rasmussen. Yankees catcher Austin Wells’ baserunning blunder in the eighth inning, getting thrown out at third after breaking up Rasmussen's no-hit bid, became a significant talking point. Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged Wells' error but emphasized the team’s offensive struggles against Rasmussen.