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BackThe Rays clinched the AL East title and secured the top seed in the American League
The Rays clinched the AL East title and secured the top seed in the American League
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The Rays clinched the AL East title and secured the top seed in the American League

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  • The Rays defeated the Yankees 6-1 in the second game of the American League East Championship doubleheader.
  • Relying on ace pitcher Rasmussen and allowing one run in 6.2 innings, the Rays established a record of 96 wins and 61 losses this season.
  • They won the American League East championship and the top seed in the American League, and enjoyed a bye in the first round of the playoffs.

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Why It Matters

The Rays are a small-market team that entered the playoffs with a record of 96 wins and 61 losses this season. They have previously won the American League East championship four times in 2008, 2010, 2020 and 2021.

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The Rays are king of the American East. (AP)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] The Rays started a doubleheader with the Yankees on the road today. They lost the first game 0-2. In the second game, ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen allowed 1 run in 6.2 innings, helping the Rays win 6-1. The Rays, with a record of 96 wins and 61 losses this season, are sure to win the AL East and gain the top seed in the American League.

The Rays had a total of 11 hits in Game 2 of the doubleheader. Yandy Díaz had two hits and four RBIs in a single game. He currently leads the American League in hits with 175 hits. Taylor Walls contributed 3 hits and 1 RBI.

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The Rays team celebrated after the game. (Reuters)

Rasmussen didn't have a hit in the first six innings of the game until he was hit with a double by Yankee Heliot Ramos in the seventh inning. Then he walked out after 2 outs. Kevin Kelly, who took over the pitch, was hit and Rasmussen lost 1 run.

In total, Rasmussen pitched 114 pitches in 6.2 innings, allowing only 1 hit, striking out 11 times, and walking 3 times. He collected the 16th win of the season and ranked second in the American League. His post-game ERA was 2.67, ranking fourth in the American League.

As one of the small-market teams, the Rays have won the American League East for the fifth time in team history. The four times were in 2008, 2010, 2020 and 2021. This is also the fourth time in the history of the Rays that they have won the best record in the American League. After winning the top seed in the American League, the Rays have the advantage of a bye in the first round of the playoffs.

Yankees star left-hander Max Fried allowed 4 runs in 6.2 innings, his fifth loss of the season, and his post-game ERA was 2.80. The Yankees are ranked first in the American League wild card with 90 wins and 67 losses. In the first round of the wild card series, they may have to face the Red Sox, who are second in the American League wild card.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Rays will have a bye in the first round of the playoffs

    Very likely · Within days

  • Yankees to face Red Sox in Wild Card Series

    Likely · Within days

Open Questions

  • Who will the Rays face after earning a first-round bye in the playoffs?
  • Can Rasmussen maintain his excellent performance in the playoffs?

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