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Drew Rasmussen Flirts With No-Hitter, Dominates Yankees In Rays' Game 1 Win

Drew Rasmussen nearly threw a postseason no-hitter on Saturday evening, carrying a gem into the final frame of the opening game of the American League Division Series before settling for a dominant victory against the New York Yankees. He surrendered just a single hit and a pair of walks while racking up ten strikeouts across eight frames of work, outdueling the visiting squad entirely.

Jonathan Aranda provided all the necessary run support for the Tampa Bay squad by launching a third-inning home run. The lone hit off Rasmussen was delivered by Austin Wells in the closing frame, though Wells was tagged out at third base while attempting to stretch a double into a triple.

Ben Rice and Jazz Chisholm Jr. both drew walks during the contest, with Chisholm successfully swiping second base before Trent Grisham struck out to retire the side.

Game 2 of the series is scheduled for Monday evening in Tampa Bay.

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