Yankees’ Austin Wells’ baserunning error costs team in Division Series opener

Yankees' Austin Wells' baserunning error costs team in Division Series opener. Rays win 1-0 as Wells is thrown out trying to stretch double into triple.

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October 5, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — St. Petersburg, Fla. — A costly baserunning mistake by New York Yankees’ Austin Wells cost his team a crucial opportunity in the AL Division Series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays.

In the eighth inning of Game 1, Wells reached base with a double but attempted to stretch it into a triple. His decision backfired as he was tagged out by Rays third baseman Junior Caminero after a strong throw from right fielder Victor Mesa Jr.

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The error proved pivotal as the Yankees lost the game 1-0, marking their first postseason loss since 1963. Wells’ misplay highlighted the high-stakes nature of playoff baseball and the importance of smart base running.

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