ST. PETERSBURG -- There are many ways to describe Rays ace Drew Rasmussen. He is tremendously talented. He is metronomically consistent. He is remarkably motivated. He is doggedly dedicated to his craft. He is still, somehow, even as a two-time…
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday at Tropicana Field. The 31-year-old right-hander served as Tampa Bay's Opening Day starter and previously pitched both the team's postseason-clinching game on September 11 and their division-clinching victory on September 22.
Rasmussen finished the regular season with a 16-5 record, a 2.67 ERA, an AL-leading 0.91 WHIP, and a 5.44 strikeout-to-walk ratio across 172 innings. Rays manager Kevin Cash, pitching coach Kyle Snyder, and teammates praised Rasmussen's meticulous preparation and strong performance heading into the postseason.
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