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Heroes, zeros from punchless Yankees Game 1 loss to Rays: One big blast the difference

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Sanchez, M. W. (2026, October 4). Heroes, zeros from punchless Yankees Game 1 loss to Rays: One big blast the difference. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/03/sports/heroes-zeros-from-punchless-yankees-game-1-loss-to-rays/

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Drew Rasmussen took a no-hitter into the eighth inning before Austin Wells broke it up with a double in Game 1 of the ALDS between the Yankees and Rays. Despite breaking up Rasmussen's bid for a perfect game, Wells was thrown out at third base on the play, ending New York’s best scoring chance in their 1-0 loss. Rasmussen struck out ten batters and limited the Yankees to one hit over eight innings. Giancarlo Stanton made his first appearance since April, striking out as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning. The Rays' Jonathan Aranda homered off Gerrit Cole for the only run of the game. Key Stats: Rasmussen threw 101 pitches with 69 strikes; Yankees scored just one hit after collecting 26 hits against Boston in two games previously. Up Next: Cam Schlittler will start Game 2 for the Yankees. Uncertain Outcomes: Stanton’s return to play was cautiously optimistic, with Aaron Boone noting Baker's effectiveness and difficult pitching style. Wells' base-running mistake highlighted the pressure of high-stakes baseball. The Yankees need to find a way to solve Rasmussen in the series moving forward.

Written for “Yankees vs Rays ALDS Game 1” on 2026-11-02, grounded in this article and the 14 other(s) covering the same event.

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If the Yankees are going to win the series, they probably will have to figure out Drew Rasmussen. asserted

they → go → Rasmussen

Try it freeA Yankee-killer all year, the righty took a no-hitter into the eighth and bulldozed a powerful lineup. asserted

righty → try → lineup

Mere seconds after providing the most promising moment of the night for the Yankees, Austin Wells provided the least. asserted

Wells → provide → least

The catcher smacked a hit down the right-field line to break up Rasmussen’s no-hitter then was thrown out trying to stretch it into a triple. asserted

catcher → smack → triple

The Rays did little against Gerrit Cole and a trio of Yankees relievers apart from Jonathan Aranda, who crushed a home run to deep right-center for the only run-producing swing of the night. asserted

who → do → night

1: hit by the same Yankees team that collected 26 in two games against the Red Sox asserted

that → hit → Sox

Heroes, zeros from punchless Yankees Game 1 loss to Rays: One big blast the difference

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