Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash found himself addressing the rest-versus-rust debate for the second time this postseason. Cash's top-seeded team earned a bye before facing the rival New York Yankees in the American League Division Series.
The Tampa Bay Rays are prepared to face the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the ALCS on Monday in St. Petersburg, Florida. Following a sweep of the New York Yankees in the ALDS, Rays manager Kevin Cash expressed confidence that his rested team maintained sharpness through simulated scrimmages and crowd effects.
Drew Rasmussen will pitch for Tampa Bay after throwing a shutout bid against the Yankees, while Foster Griffin is scheduled to start for Cleveland. The Guardians advanced after defeating the Chicago White Sox in five games behind strong play from Jose Ramirez.
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