Rays Sweep Yankees in ALDS Behind Mesa’s Walk-Off Homer and Fan Interference Call

Tampa Bay Rays sweep Yankees 4-3 in ALDS with Victor Mesa's walk-off homer and fan interference call. ALCS matchup set.

October 8, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — The Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series on Wednesday night, advancing to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2020.

Victor Mesa Jr. delivered the game-winning two-run home run in the sixth inning, while a controversial fan interference call helped the Rays secure a 4-3 victory. The Rays will face the Chicago White Sox or Cleveland Guardians in the next round.

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The Rays’ win came after a dramatic sequence in the bottom of the sixth inning, when a fan reached over the left-field wall to catch a ball that would have been a two-run double by Anthony Volpe. After a video review, it was determined the ball would not have been caught, and Volpe was awarded an RBI double. The decision proved pivotal as the Rays held on for the win.

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