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Drew Rasmussen Prepares For World Series
Rasmussen eyes World Series after ALCS victory over Guardians.
In brief
Rasmussen eyes World Series after ALCS victory over Guardians. Drew Rasmussen will start Game 2 of the World Series after Tampa Bay Rays rest him from Game 1. Originally reported by Oregon State Beavers On SI.
Rasmussen's ALCS win
Drew Rasmussen's masterpiece in Game 5 of the ALCS came at the expense of fellow Beavs Steven Kwan and Travis Bazzana.
Guardians eliminated
The Guardians were eliminated by the Rays in a six-game series.
Bazzana's postseason
Bazzana went 4-for-21 in Cleveland's series against the Rays with an on-base percentage under .300.
Bazzana's home run
Bazzana hit his first postseason home run when the Guardians were trailing in late game five.
Kwan's postseason
Kwan hit .244 in October, down from .290+ in the regular season's final weeks.
Rasmussen's stats
Rasmussen struck out 23 batters in 21 innings pitched with just three runs allowed.
Rays rest Rasmussen
Rays manager Kevin Cash gives Rasmussen an extra day of rest before World Series Game 2.
Rasmussen starts Game 2
Rasmussen will start World Series Game 2 on Saturday night.
Rasmussen's World Series role
Rasmussen could start Game 6 if the series reaches that stage.
The short version
Drew Rasmussen will start Game 2 of the World Series after Tampa Bay Rays rest him from Game 1.
