Rays on verge of World Series return after Rasmussen dazzles in win over Guardians
The Tampa Bay Rays moved to within one win of a return to the World Series on Sunday after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 to edge into a 3-2 lead in their MLB playoff series.
TL;DR
- The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 to take a 3-2 lead in the MLB playoff series.
- Rays' starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen pitched seven innings, allowing one run and striking out six.
- Tampa Bay scored early runs through a bases-loaded walk in the first inning and a run-scoring single in the second.
- Liam Hicks added another run for the Rays with a third-inning single.
- The Guardians scored their only run in the sixth inning.
- Rays closer Bryan Baker earned his 35th consecutive save.
- The Rays need one more win to make their third World Series appearance.
- Game 6 will be played in St. Petersburg on Monday.