Rays sweep Yankees in ALDS after controversial spectator interference denies Anthony Volpe's homer

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 4-3 to sweep them in the ALDS. A key turning point was a fan interference call on what would have been a game-tying two-run homer by Anthony Volpe, which was instead ruled an RBI double. The Rays’ bullpen secured the win, advancing them to the next round of the postseason.

• The Tampa Bay Rays swept the New York Yankees in the ALDS.
• A controversial spectator interference call on Anthony Volpe’s potential game-tying homer was ruled an RBI double.
• Max Fried, pitching despite his girlfriend’s imminent childbirth, gave up four runs, including two home runs.
• Victor Mesa Jr.’s solo home run was the eventual game-decider.
• The Rays’ bullpen, led by closer Bryan Baker, held off the Yankees to secure the victory.
• This marks another ALDS elimination for the Yankees against an AL East opponent.
• The Rays will await the winner of the Guardians-White Sox ALDS.