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MLB divisional series action Wednesday, Oct. 7 is headlined by the Tampa Bay Rays, who are just one win away from sweeping the New York Yankees in Game 3 and securing their spot in the American League Championship Series. The Rays opened the series with a 1-0 victory, thanks to a masterful performan

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MLB divisional series action Wednesday, Oct. 7 is headlined by the Tampa Bay Rays, who are just one win away from sweeping the New York Yankees in Game 3 and securing their spot in the American League Championship Series.

The Rays opened the series with a 1-0 victory, thanks to a masterful performance from Drew Rasmussen, who held the Yankees hitless until two outs in the eighth inning. Jonathan Aranda’s solo homer off Yankees ace Gerrit Cole proved to be the difference, giving Tampa Bay an early advantage and setting the tone for the series.

Game 2 saw the Rays capitalize on the Yankees’ defensive struggles, with Richie Palacios delivering a clutch two-run single in the fifth inning. The Rays won 5-2 for a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-five

series.

Now, the Rays have a chance to clinch a spot in the ALCS with a win, while the Yankees are fighting to avoid elimination and keep their playoff hopes alive.