
Rays Sweep Yankees in ALDS, Advance to ALCS Amid Controversial Fan Interference Call
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 4-3 in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on October 7, 2026, completing a 3-0 sweep to advance to the ALCS. The decisive victory was secured after a controversial spectator interference call overturned a potential game-tying home run by Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe. The Rays, who never trailed in the series, will face the winner of the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox series in the ALCS, with the first two games scheduled for Monday and Tuesday at Tropicana Field. This marks the third time the Rays have reached the ALCS in franchise history, having previously advanced to the World Series in 2008 and 2020.












