Austin Wells Breaks Up No-Hitter in AL Division Series Game 1, Rays Hold 1-0 Lead
In Game 1 of the AL Division Series in St. Petersburg, Florida, Austin Wells broke up Drew Rasmussen's no-hit bid with a double in the eighth inning, though the Rays maintained a 1-0 lead over the Yankees.
Odessa Midland, TX, October 3, 2026 — In the opening game of the American League Division Series, played in St. Petersburg, Florida, a significant moment occurred in the eighth inning that prevented a no-hitter. Austin Wells of the Yankees managed to break up the no-hit bid by Drew Rasmussen of the Rays.
The play occurred when Wells hit a double, marking the first hit for the Yankees in the game. This event came in the eighth inning of Game 1 of the AL Division Series. Despite this offensive success for the Yankees, the Tampa Bay Rays held onto their lead, maintaining a score of 1-0 over the New York Yankees at that point in the contest.
The summary provided does not include further details regarding the final score of the game, the performance of other players, or specific play-by-play actions beyond Wells’ double. Information regarding the pitcher’s full game statistics, the circumstances leading up to the eighth inning, or any subsequent scoring plays was not available in the trend summary.
The nature of the double and its immediate impact on the game’s momentum beyond breaking the no-hit bid is also not detailed. The trend summary focuses specifically on this single event within the larger context of the playoff game.
Story summarized from the original created by ROB MAADDI, Associated Press on www.yourbasin.com, see more information here.
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