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Yankees-Rays ALDS Pitching Matchup
Yankees' Gerrit Cole faces Rays' Drew Rasmussen in ALDS opener.
In brief
Yankees' Gerrit Cole faces Rays' Drew Rasmussen in ALDS opener. Yankees' Gerrit Cole and Rays' Drew Rasmussen will start Game 1 of the ALDS, with both teams preparing for a pitching showdown. Originally reported by Mlb.
ALDS Game 1
The Yankees and Rays will meet in the best-of-five AL Division Series starting Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET at Tropicana Field.
Yankees Pitching Strength
Yankees pitching has been a strength all year, with Gerrit Cole set to start Game 1 after a strong showing against Tampa Bay.
Gerrit Cole Starter
Gerrit Cole, RHP, will start Game 1 after being named Friday morning, with a 2.50 ERA in three starts against Tampa Bay this year.
Cam Schlittler
Cam Schlittler, the AL Cy Young Award winner, finished the regular season with a 1.95 ERA and silenced the Red Sox in Game 1.
Rays' Pitching Rotation
The Rays have not set their full rotation yet, with Drew Rasmussen confirmed as Game 1 starter and others in contention for Game 2.
Drew Rasmussen
Drew Rasmussen, RHP, has a 16-5 record with the AL’s fourth-best ERA (2.67) and league’s best WHIP (0.91) this season.
Rays' Game 2 Options
The Rays could use Griffin Jax or Freddy Peralta in Game 2, both with strong performances against the Yankees.
Game 3 Pitching
Game 3 could feature either Peralta or Nick Martinez, with both pitchers having strong records against the Yankees.
The main idea
Yankees' Gerrit Cole and Rays' Drew Rasmussen will start Game 1 of the ALDS, with both teams preparing for a pitching showdown.
