# Yankees vs Rays ALDS Game 1

> Yankees and Rays clash in ALDS Game 1 with playoff stakes.
- Title: Yankees vs Rays ALDS Game 1 · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Topics: yankees, rays, alds, tropicana field, yankees starting pitchers, rays starting pitchers, yankees lineup, rays lineup, yankees bullpen, rays bullpen, yankees injuries, rays injuries
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.