Drew Rasmussen clinched the American League East title for the Tampa Bay Rays by pitching a gem versus the New York Yankees, and he lifted his squad to a 1-0 series lead in the AL Divisional Round by tossing nearly eight hitless innings against the same team.
Article Continues BelowThe right-handed ace silenced the opposition practically all night long, until Austin Wells delivered the Yanks their first knock of the game. Even New York's supposed breakthrough ended in despair, as the 27-year-old catcher got himself thrown out at third to end the inning. Bryan Baker finished the job in the ninth, and the Rays start their postseason with a bang.