Rays clinch 5th AL East title with 6-1 victory at Yankee Stadium in 2nd game of doubleheader
New York Yankees were defeated by the Tampa Bay Rays in a decisive 6-1 victory at Yankee Stadium during the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday. Drew Rasmussen's impressive pitching performance allowed just one hit in 6 2/3 innings, contributing to the Rays' 5th AL East title. The Rays clinched the division for the first time since 2021 and set a new record for the earliest division clincher in team history.
With this win, Tampa Bay now holds a six-game lead over the second-place Yankees with five games remaining in the season. The Rays have also secured the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the American League playoffs. Furthermore, the Rays lead the division since June 27 and spent 128 days at the top, overtaking the Yankees who had Aaron Judge sidelined due to injuries.
The Rays' celebration began after closer Bryan Baker retired the Yankees' final batter, with a handshake and hugs exchanged on the field.
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