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Rays on verge of World Series return after Rasmussen dazzles in win over Guardians

The Guardian Sport · 19 October 2026 at 01:26

Rays on verge of World Series return after Rasmussen dazzles in win over Guardians

Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 Cleveland Guardians Rays lead best of seven series 3-2 Drew Rasmussen shines over seven innings The Tampa Bay Rays moved to within one win of a return to the World Series on Sunday after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 to edge into a 3-2 lead in their MLB playoff series.

A dazzling pitching performance from starter Drew Rasmussen laid the foundation for another deserved victory for the Rays, who had leveled the best-of-seven American League Championship Series on Saturday.

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Rays on verge of World Series return after Rasmussen dazzles in win over Guardians

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