The Tampa Bay Rays swept the New York Yankees 3-0 to knock them out of the MLB playoffs, with a fan interference call downgrading a home run by Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe, according to the Guardian.
Key facts
- The Tampa Bay Rays swept the New York Yankees 3-0 in their playoff series, according to the Guardian.
- A fan interference call downgraded a home run by Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated the Atlanta Braves to keep a three-peat bid alive.
- Ramírez led the Guardians past the Red Sox to avoid a sweep.
The Tampa Bay Rays completed a 3-0 series sweep of the New York Yankees to eliminate them from the 2026 MLB playoffs, according to the Guardian. A fan interference call downgraded what had initially appeared to be a home run from Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe.
Volpe described the uncertain sequence after the play, saying he rounded the bases, touched home plate and then waited out the review along with everyone else. “Just hoping for the best,” he said, calling the situation “crazy,” according to the Guardian.
The sweep brings an end to the Yankees’ postseason run, with the Rays advancing.
Elsewhere in the division series, the Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated the Atlanta Braves, keeping alive their bid for a three-peat, the Guardian reported.
In another matchup, Ramírez led the Guardians to a win over the Red Sox, allowing the team to avoid being swept in their series, according to the Guardian.
Why it matters
The Yankees' early exit reshapes the postseason picture, while the Dodgers remain in contention for a rare three-peat. A fan interference call affecting a high-stakes playoff moment also raises familiar questions about how such plays are reviewed.