Rays sweep Yankees to reach AL Championship Series

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 23:48 · Archive

The Tampa Bay Rays swept the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series and await their opponent in the AL Championship Series. The Rays won Game 3 on Wednesday, 7 October, in New York to complete the sweep.

During the series, the Rays mixed power from various sources with their characteristic small-ball style, supplemented by dominant pitching, excellent fielding and strong fundamentals. The team won 101 games in the 2026 regular season, then added three more victories against the Yankees.

Manager Kevin Cash described the team's approach after their victory on Friday. 'I think what the guys have done so incredibly well is shown the ability to kind of adjust on the fly,' Cash said. He highlighted their capacity to change tactics depending on matchups, whether by getting a leadoff runner on base, moving a runner over, or putting pressure on the defence through bunting.

The Rays will face either the Cleveland Guardians or Chicago White Sox in the AL Championship Series. Game 5 of the Guardians-White Sox series is scheduled for Saturday night.

How it is being reported

• Rays wait for ALCS opponent after winning 101 games playing any brand of baseball needed to winThe Tampa Bays Rays showed they can play any brand of baseball during a sweep of the New York Yankees.News4Jax · 9 Oct, 23:20
• Rays wait for ALCS opponent after winning 101 games playing any brand of baseball needed to winThe Tampa Bays Rays showed they can play any brand of baseball during a sweep of the New York Yankees.Clickorlando · 9 Oct, 23:20

In this story: Tampa Bay Rays · New York Yankees · Kevin Cash · Junior Caminero · Cleveland Guardians · Chicago White Sox

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