Austin Wells Breaks Up No-Hitter With Eighth-Inning Double in AL Division Series Opener
Austin Wells broke up 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 Tampa Bay Rays.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 3, 2026 — In a pivotal moment during Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Austin Wells of the New York Yankees ended Drew Rasmussen’s no-hit attempt with a key double. The hit occurred in the eighth inning of the matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The play marked the first hit for the Yankees in the contest, disrupting Rasmussen’s bid to maintain a no-hitter deep into the game. The specific outcome of the game following this hit was not detailed in the provided summary. The teams involved were the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays, competing in the AL Division Series.
Details regarding the final score, the number of outs when the double occurred, or any subsequent plays are not available. The identity of the pitcher who was attempting the no-hitter was Drew Rasmussen, and the batter who broke it up was Austin Wells. The hit was classified as a double.
The context of the game was Game 1 of the AL Division Series. Information such as the final result of the game, player statistics beyond the single event, or quotes from players or coaches were not included in the provided summary.
Further details about the game’s progression, the significance of the hit in the context of the series, or any reactions from the teams are not specified. The report is based solely on the occurrence of Austin Wells’ double against Drew Rasmussen in the eighth inning of Game 1 of the AL Division Series between the Yankees and Rays.
Story summarized from the original created by ROB MAADDI, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.
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