MLB Playoffs" Rays sweep to advance to the American League Championship Series, the Yankees have not won a championship for 17 consecutive years, tying the team's record

The Rays swept the Yankees to advance to the American League Championship Series. (AFP)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Game 3 of the American League Division Series, Rays outfielders Ryan Vilade and Victor Mesa Jr.), the Yankees fans' "Hand of God" became an episode. The tying 2-run shot was converted into a double with an RBI. In the end, the Rays narrowly defeated the Yankees 4:3 and swept their opponents with 3 consecutive victories. They entered the American League Championship Game again after 6 years.

The Yankees introduced ace left-hander Max Fried as the starter at home today. The Rays broke through in the third inning. First baseman Jonathan Aranda hit a timely hit at first and second base to help the team get the lead. The Yankees also tied the game in the second half of the inning with a hit from star slugger Ben Rice.

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The two sides' offenses were back-and-forth. Rays right fielder Willard hit a right field hit in the fourth inning, scoring the Rays' second run in his first major league playoff run. Yankees star Spencer Jones hit a long hit in the next half of the inning to tie the game again.

Rays left fielder Mesa II also hit his first career playoff homer in the major leagues in the 6th inning, and a 2-run shot in the right field helped the team take a 4:2 lead. Fried pitched 5.2 innings in this campaign and allowed 7 hits, including 2 home runs, allowing a total of 4 runs, and 7 strikeouts, with a playoff ERA of 3.86.

Anthony Volpe hit a deep fly ball to left field in the bottom of the 6th inning. It was originally ruled as a 2-run shot, and the Yankees tied the game 4:4. However, after the referee reviewed the decision through TV replays, it was determined that a fan reached into the field to catch the ball, and the game was changed to a double hit. The home run became a double, and only 1 run was recovered.

Rays closer Bryan Baker successfully shut out the game in the 9th inning and secured the team's victory. The Rays won 4:3 in the end. The Yankees missed the American League Championship Series for two consecutive years, tying the longest championship-less streak in team history and failing to win the World Series for 17 consecutive seasons.

Volpe. (AP)