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Yankees vs. Rays: 2026 ALDS preview and prediction

The top two teams in the American League are set to clash in a best-of-five Division Series starting Saturday night at Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay secured the regular season series 7-6 and clinched the division crown on enemy turf, while New York enters the matchup carrying immense momentum after sweeping Boston by a combined score of 18-2 in the wildcard round.

Both squads dominated the league in stolen bases and matched each other closely in scoring output, though New York boasts the superior team earned run average and awaits potential reinforcement from Aaron Judge.

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