Rasmussen Shines as the Rays Beat the Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 to Take a 3-2 ALCS Lead
Drew Rasmussen allowed one run over seven innings as Tampa Bay used early offense and strong defense to take a 3-2 series lead.
- On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 to take a 3-2 lead in the American League Championship Series. Drew Rasmussen allowed one run over seven innings for his second postseason win.
- Seeking their first ALCS pennant since 2020, Tampa Bay holds a statistical advantage; since 1985, road teams winning Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead have won the series four of five times.
- Jonathan Aranda and Liam Hicks drove in runs during the first three innings to build an early lead. Steven Kwan prevented further damage with a leaping catch at the center-field wall.
- Reliever Bryan Baker converted his 35th straight save chance in the ninth to secure the victory. The Rays are now one win away from the World Series, with the potential clincher scheduled for Monday at Tropicana Field.
- Should the series extend, Game 7 would be Tuesday, with the World Series beginning Friday in Milwaukee. Cleveland has not won an ALCS after trailing 3-2, facing a difficult historical path.
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Rasmussen shines as Rays beat Guardians in Game 5 to take a 3-2 ALCS lead
Drew Rasmussen allowed one run over seven innings for his second post-season win in a 3-1 victory against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday that gave the Tampa Bay Rays a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.
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Rays move within one win of the World Series with Game 5 victory over Guardians
The Tampa Bay Rays moved within one win of the World Series on Sunday, defeating the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. The victory gave Tampa Bay a 3-2 advantage in The post Rays move within one win of the World Series with Game 5 victory over Guardians appeared first on KLBJ-AM - Austin, TX.
Rays one win from World Series return after downing Guardians
A dazzling pitching performance from starter Drew Rasmussen laid the foundation for another deserved victory for the Rays, who had leveled the best-of-seven American League Championhip Series on Saturday. Rasmussen restricted the Guardians to one run and four hits through seven innings with six strikeouts. Rays catcher Liam Hicks paid tribute to Rasmussen's gem after the win. "He's an ace, it's as simple as that," Hicks said. "He rises to the o…
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