Austin Wells Breaks Up Drew Rasmussen’s No-Hitter in Eighth Inning of AL Division Series Opener
In Game 1 of the AL Division Series between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays, Austin Wells ended Drew Rasmussen's no-hit bid with a double in the eighth inning.
Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, October 3, 2026 — In the opening game of the American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays, a significant moment occurred in the eighth inning as Austin Wells of the Yankees broke up a no-hit bid by Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen.
The crucial hit, a double, came in the eighth inning of Game 1, denying Rasmussen a no-hitter. The Yankees were facing the Rays in the AL Division Series when Wells stepped up to the plate.
Details regarding the final score of the game, any subsequent plays, or the final outcome of the series were not provided in the summary. Similarly, specific dates for the game or any further player statistics were not included.
Story summarized from the original created by ROB MAADDI, Associated Press on www.valleycentral.com, see more information here.
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