The Rays hold a commanding 2-0 lead in the ALDS after taking Game 1 by a 1-0 score and Game 2 by 5-2, capitalizing on four Yankees errors and small-ball execution while limiting New York to minimal offense. Aaron Judge remains sidelined with a calf injury, leaving the Yankees reliant on Ben Rice's power in a series where Tampa Bay's AL-best 98-64 regular-season record and depth have translated to postseason dominance. Game 3 shifts to Yankee Stadium on October 7 with Max Fried opposing Nick Martinez, giving New York home-field momentum and elimination pressure as the best-of-five heads toward a potential sweep.