Yankees struggle with 1 hit, fall to Rays in ALDS Game 1

ST. PETERSBURG – The Yankees’ strong starting pitching is a large factor in their belief that they have what it takes to go all the way this October, prompting manager Aaron Boone to say the quartet of Gerrit Cole, Cam Schlittler, Carlos Rodón and Max Fried inspires confidence to “deliver us a big-time outing” in every contest. Saturday night’s opener of the American League Division Series reminded everyone there are impressive arms on the other side, too. Drew Rasmussen was masterful, holding the Yankees hitless into the eighth inning as the Rays claimed Game 1, 1-0, at Tropicana Field. ALDS…