Austin Wells Breaks Up Drew Rasmussen’s No-Hit Bid in ALDS Game 1
In St. Petersburg, Florida, Austin Wells broke up Drew Rasmussen's no-hit bid in the eighth inning of Game 1 of the AL Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays, who were leading 1-0.
Rochester, NY, October 3, 2026 — In St. Petersburg, Florida, the New York Yankees managed to break up a no-hit bid by Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen in the eighth inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series.
The hit, which ended Rasmussen’s pursuit of a no-hitter, was delivered by Austin Wells. The pivotal moment occurred in the eighth inning of the contest.
At the time of Wells’s hit, the Tampa Bay Rays held a 1-0 lead over the New York Yankees. The game marked the first game of the AL Division Series between the two teams.
Further details regarding the game’s outcome, specific pitching statistics for Drew Rasmussen prior to the hit, or the exact score progression after the hit were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by ROB MAADDI, Associated Press on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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