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Yankees vs Rays ALDS Game 1
Yankees and Rays clash in ALDS Game 1 with playoff stakes.
In brief
Yankees and Rays clash in ALDS Game 1 with playoff stakes. The Yankees and Rays begin their American League Division Series with Game 1 at Tropicana Field, where the Rays have a 55-26 record this season. Originally reported by Mlb.
Rivalry history
The Yankees and Rays have shared the field for memorable moments, tightly contested games, and deep-rooted disagreements over the years.
Division standings
Since Tampa Bay’s worst-to-first turnaround in 2008, the Rays have won the division five times and the Yankees six times.
Playoff history
The Rays and Yankees have only met in the playoffs once before, in the 2020 ALDS.
2020 ALDS highlight
Mike Brosseau’s game-winning home run off Aroldis Chapman capped the 2020 ALDS.
Game location
Game 1 begins Saturday night at Tropicana Field, where the Rays went 55-26 this season.
Yankees starting pitcher
Gerrit Cole will start Game 1 with a 4-1 record and 2.09 ERA in his last six starts against the Rays.
Rays starting pitcher
Drew Rasmussen, with a 1.81 ERA and 0.86 WHIP against the Yankees, will start Game 1.
Yankees lineup
The Yankees’ lineup features Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger, Luis García Jr., Spencer Jones, George Lombard Jr., Jazz Chisholm Jr., Trent Grisham, Austin Wells, and Ryan McMahon.
Rays lineup
The Rays’ lineup includes Yandy Díaz, Jonathan Aranda, Junior Caminero, Liam Hicks, Chandler Simpson, Victor Mesa Jr., Jonny DeLuca, Richie Palacios, and Taylor Walls.
Yankees bullpen
The Yankees added Ryan Weathers to their bullpen after carrying 10 pitchers in the Wild Card Series.
Rays bullpen
The Rays have Bryan Baker as their All-Star closer, with Tyler Wells, Kevin Kelly, and Cam Booser in the setup.
Yankees injuries
Aaron Judge is recovering from a right calf strain and has not been added to the roster.
Rays injuries
Wells, Cleavinger, and Simpson are available for Game 1 after completing a week of workouts.
Hot players
Ben Rice is batting .365 with seven homers and 15 RBIs over his last 17 games.
What matters most
The Yankees and Rays begin their American League Division Series with Game 1 at Tropicana Field, where the Rays have a 55-26 record this season.
