Top Stories · October 8, 2026
Rays sweep Yankees in ALDS after controversial spectator interference denies Anthony Volpe's homer
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The Tampa Bay Rays completed a 3-0 sweep of the New York Yankees in the ALDS with a 4-3 victory in Game 3 at Yankee Stadium. A pivotal moment occurred in the sixth inning when a potential game-tying two-run home run by Anthony Volpe was ruled as an RBI double due to spectator interference. The Rays' offense was led by two-run home run from Victor Mesa Jr. and a solo shot from Ryan Vilade. The win advances Tampa Bay to their first ALCS since 2020, while the Yankees' season ends with their 17th consecutive year without a World Series title.
The Tampa Bay Rays completed a 3-0 sweep of the New York Yankees in the ALDS with a 4-3 victory in Game 3 at Yankee Stadium. A pivotal moment occurred in the sixth inning when a potential game-tying two-run home run by Anthony Volpe was ruled as an RBI double due to spectator interference. The Rays' offense was led by two-run home run from Victor Mesa Jr. and a solo shot from Ryan Vilade. The win advances Tampa Bay to their first ALCS since 2020, while the Yankees' season ends with their 17th consecutive year without a World Series title.