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Rays vs. Guardians prediction, props: Drew Rasmussen will deliver for Tampa Bay in crucial Game 5

We have ourselves a series.

By Mike Turay · New York Post

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Mike Turay predicts Drew Rasmussen will deliver a strong Game 5 performance and record over 5.5 strikeouts.
The Rays tied the ALCS against the Guardians with a 7-3 victory in Game 4.
Cleveland will start left-hander Parker Messick, who allowed three runs over five innings in Game 2.

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Writer Mike Turay predicts Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen will excel in Game 5 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians. The series is tied following Tampa Bay's 7-3 victory in Game 4, setting up a decisive matchup in Cleveland on Sunday.

Turay recommends betting the over on 5.5 strikeouts for Rasmussen, noting the pitcher previously matched a franchise postseason record with 10 strikeouts against the Yankees. Cleveland will start Parker Messick, who allowed three runs over five innings in Game 2.

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