Tampa Bay Rays win ALDS Game 1 against New York Yankees (October 3, 2026, Tropicana Field)
Miss
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Published on 2. October 2026
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Predicted for 3. October 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
The Tampa Bay Rays (AL #1 seed, 98-64) host the Yankees as home favorites. Bookmaker odds imply ~57.6% win probability for Tampa Bay (moneyline -136 / Yankees +113). Ace Drew Rasmussen (16-5, 2.67 ERA) faces a yet-unconfirmed Yankees rotation (Cole or Rodón). Complicating New York's outlook: Aaron Judge is questionable with a moderate-grade calf strain. Internal consistency with the open series forecast (Rays win ALDS) reinforces this estimate.
Data basis for this prediction
- Sportsbook Moneyline: Rays -136 / Yankees +113 (Oddschecker-Aggregat, 2. Oktober 2026)
- ALDS Game 1 Starter Rays: Drew Rasmussen 16-5 / 2,67 ERA (MLB.com, 2. Oktober 2026)
- Aaron Judge Wadenverletzung: moderate-grade Soleus-Zerrung, Einsatz Spiel 1 fraglich (Heavy.com / Yankees, 2. Oktober 2026)
- MLB Playoff Bracket 2026: Rays #1 AL, Yankees Wild Card (SI.com / ESPN, 1. Oktober 2026)
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Die Yankees gewannen ALDS Spiel 1 gegen Tampa Bay 9-3 (Stanton Grand Slam, Judge HR); Rays verloren (Quelle: CBS Sports Recap)
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