Rasmussen leads Rays to brink of World Series with ALCS win
Tampa Bay defeats Cleveland to take 3-2 series lead in American League Championship Series.
At a glance
- Rasmussen allowed one run over seven innings for his second postseason win
- Rays defeated Guardians 3-1 on Sunday night
- Tampa Bay leads ALCS 3-2, one win away from World Series
Drew Rasmussen pitched seven innings, allowing one run, as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Sunday night. The victory gave the Rays a 3-2 lead in the American League Championship Series, putting them one win away from advancing to the World Series.
Rasmussen recorded his second postseason victory of the season. The Rays' offense maintained consistent pressure throughout the game to secure the win.
Why it matters
The Rays are on the verge of reaching the World Series, needing just one more victory to advance from the ALCS.
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