Event Brief
Rays clinch AL East, secure home-field with 6-1 win
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: The Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 6-1 in the second game of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday to clinch their fifth AL East title and home-field advantage. Drew Rasmussen allowed his only hit in the seventh inning and struck out 11 as Tampa Bay won decisively.
WHO: Tampa Bay Rays; New York Yankees; Drew Rasmussen
WHAT: Rays clinched the AL East title and home-field advantage with a 6-1 win over the Yankees.
WHEN: Sep 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa Bay
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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