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Yankees Lose ALDS Game 3 to Rays 4-3, Drought Continues
By Dan Martin
In Game 3 of the ALDS, the Yankees fell 4-3 to the Rays in the Bronx. Victor Mesa Jr. delivered a two‑run homer with two outs in the sixth inning off left‑hander Max Fried, securing the final lead for Tampa Bay. The Yankees scored only five runs in the series, and Fried was unable to provide a margin for error; every batter except Ben Rice went quiet. Tampa Bay’s bullpen allowed just one run in 5 1/3 innings of relief for starter Nick Martinez, with five relievers largely shutting down the Yankees. The crowd chanted “Fire Boone” at the end of the game, expressing displeasure with manager Aaron Boone. The series marks the 17th year since the Yankees last won a World Series title.
Frequently asked questions
Who hit the winning home run for the Rays in ALDS Game 3?
Victor Mesa Jr. hit a two‑run homer off Max Fried in the sixth inning.
How many runs did the Yankees score in the ALDS series?
The Yankees scored only five runs in the series.
What was the crowd's reaction to the Yankees manager after the game?
The crowd chanted “Fire Boone” at the end of the game, expressing displeasure with manager Aaron Boone.