The Tampa Bay Rays lead the ALDS 2-0 after a 1-0 shutout in Game 1 and a 5-2 win in Game 2 at Tropicana Field, where New York committed four errors early to gift unearned runs. The Rays finished the regular season at 98-64 atop the AL East, while the Yankees ended 93-68. With elimination looming, New York hosts Games 3 and 4 at Yankee Stadium behind Max Fried, who has posted strong postseason numbers, against Rays starter Nick Martinez. The series spread market reflects trader consensus around the Rays' early momentum, defensive edge, and home-field advantage in a potential Game 5, though the Yankees retain realistic comeback paths through strong starting pitching and Yankee Stadium crowds.