On Saturday night, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Division Series, taking a 1‑0 series lead. The Rays’ pitching duo of Drew Rasmussen and Bryan Baker combined for a one‑hit performance that shut down the Yankees’ offense.
Rasmussen and Baker each contributed to the shutout, allowing only a single hit over the course of the game. The Yankees were held scoreless, with the Rays preventing any runs.
The Rays’ victory sets the tone for the series, giving them the advantage of a game lead as the teams head into the next matchup.
The Rays will look to build on this strong start as they continue their pursuit of a postseason title.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>