Rays Sweep Yankees, Reach ALCS

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Tampa Bay completed a 3-0 ALDS sweep of New York, clinching the franchise's third ALCS berth. Victor Mesa Jr.'s homer, strong relief work, and a replay-reviewed fan-interference ruling defined Game 3; the Rays await Cleveland or Chicago.

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Updated Oct 8, 2026

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@MLB: Junior Caminero breaks out the broom for a Rays sweep 🧹 https://t.co/iIPtknS6Rf

@MLB: Junior Caminero says goodnight #Postseason https://t.co/JsZ4xbTxjT

@MLB: Party time #ForTampaBay #CLINCHED (MLB x @BudweiserUSA) https://t.co/gKazzXpDes

@MLB: Jonny DeLuca talks through the Rays ALDS victory! https://t.co/fHN4jwNtRN

Rays sweep the Yankees and head to the ALCS!