Austin Wells Breaks Up No-Hitter in Eighth Inning of AL Division Series Opener
In St. Petersburg, Florida, Austin Wells ended Drew Rasmussen's no-hit bid with a double in the eighth inning of Game 1 of the AL Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 3, 2026 — In St. Petersburg, Florida, a significant moment occurred in the opening game of the AL Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays. The highly anticipated no-hit bid by pitcher Drew Rasmussen was broken in the eighth inning.
The milestone was reached by New York Yankees batter Austin Wells, who hit a double off Rasmussen. This hit concluded Rasmussen’s attempt to maintain a no-hitter through the early stages of the crucial playoff game.
The specific details regarding the final score of the game, the full outcome of the series, or further actions taken by either team after this event were not provided in the available information. The location of the game was St. Petersburg, Florida, and it was Game 1 of the AL Division Series.
Story summarized from the original created by ROB MAADDI, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
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