# Rays' Pitchers Clinch ALDS Sweep

> Rays' starters deliver three-game sweep against Yankees in ALDS.
- Title: Rays' Pitchers Clinch ALDS Sweep · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Rays' starters deliver three-game sweep against Yankees in ALDS. Rays' five pitchers combined for 21 outs in ALDS sweep after devising a flexible rotation…
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/nick-martinez-ian-seymour-griffin-jax-rays-yankees-alds-game-3
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## Rays' pitching plan
Rays used all five starters in ALDS sweep after devising rotation strategy during regular season downtime.
## Rays' pitching performance
Rays' five pitchers combined for 68 of 81 outs in ALDS series with Bryan Baker securing all three saves.
## Pitchers' flexibility
Seymour and Jax temporarily moved to bullpen after early rotation transition to handle ALDS demands.
## Game 3 execution
Jax struck out Spencer Jones after replay review corrected spectator interference call.
## Manager's praise
Cash called the pitchers' execution 'really, really impressive' against Yankees' strong lineup.

> ‘That’s the series right there,’ Cash said. ‘We were able to stay in rhythm, stay in sync. … And the way our pitchers just executed multiple times through that lineup was really, really impressive.’
## ALCS preparation
Rays' flexible rotation sets up strong ALCS advantage with potential bullpen usage between starts.
## Key takeaway

Rays' five pitchers combined for 21 outs in ALDS sweep after devising a flexible rotation plan.