# Rays Take ALCS Lead with Rasmussen Shine

> Tampa Bay Rays secure 3-2 ALCS lead after Drew Rasmussen's strong performance.
- Title: Rays Take ALCS Lead with Rasmussen Shine · Seattletimes
- Summary: Tampa Bay Rays secure 3-2 ALCS lead after Drew Rasmussen's strong performance. Tampa Bay Rays win Game 5 to take 3-2 ALCS lead with Drew Rasmussen's…
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## Rays secure ALCS lead
Tampa Bay Rays win Game 5 to take 3-2 ALCS lead with Drew Rasmussen's postseason win.
## Rasmussen's postseason performance
Rasmussen allowed one run over seven innings for his second postseason win in a 3-1 victory.
## Rays manager praise
Rays manager Kevin Cash called Rasmussen's changeup usage a key factor in his performance.
## Rays' postseason stats
Rasmussen is 2-0 with a 1.29 ERA in three postseason starts, striking out 23 and walking three.
## Rays' next move
Tampa Bay will try to capture its third AL pennant and first since 2020 on Monday.
## Guardians' challenge
Cleveland Guardians seek first World Series title since 1948 with a tough ALCS series ahead.
## Key takeaway

Tampa Bay Rays win Game 5 to take 3-2 ALCS lead with Drew Rasmussen's postseason win.