Rays sweep Yankees in ALDS after controversial spectator interference denies Anthony Volpe's homer
Spectator interference on Anthony Volpe's would-be two-run homer proved decisive as the Tampa Bay Rays swept the New York Yankees in the ALDS.
TL;DR
- 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.