Rasmussen shines as Rays beat Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 ALCS lead
World4 sources2 countries8m ago
On Sunday night in Cleveland, Drew Rasmussen pitched seven strong innings, allowing just one run to earn his second postseason victory and lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series. Tampa Bay's offense maintained constant pressure throughout the contest, securing their second consecutive win of the series.
With this victory, the Rays captured a 3-2 lead in the ALCS, placing them one win away from advancing. The game highlighted strong starting pitching and sustained offensive momentum for Tampa Bay as the series shifts back towards a critical juncture.
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WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US)Comprehensive game recap detailing pitching, score, and series momentum
clevelandstar.comConcise focus on Rasmussen's performance and the series standings
mlb.comHighlights Rasmussen's dominant pitching and specifies the 2026 postseason context
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