Yankees held hitless through 7 innings by Rays' Drew Rasmussen in Game 1

The New York Yankees ' bats are not off to a good start in the ALDS.

They've been held hitless by Tampa Bay Rays starter Drew Rasmussen through seven innings in Game 1 on Saturday night at Tropicana Field.

The Yankees have managed just two walks by Ben Rice and Jazz Chisholm Jr. through the first seven innings as they trail the Rays, 1-0. Yankees batters have struck out 10 times so far.

Gerrit Cole started for the Yankees and went five innings, allowing a third-inning solo homer to Jonathan Aranda.

Rasmussen has retired the last 13 Yankees hitters as he enters the eighth inning.

Yankees open ALDS with Game 1 showdown against Rays

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