Drew Rasmussen's seven dominant innings powered Tampa Bay past Cleveland 3-1 and handed the Rays a 3-2 lead in the ALCS.
The Tampa Bay Rays are one win away from the World Series. They beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Sunday to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven American League Championship Series.
Drew Rasmussen was the story. The Rays starter worked seven innings and controlled the game from the start. His performance gave Tampa Bay the platform it needed, and the offense did enough to turn it into a deserved victory.
The win extends the Rays' momentum. They had leveled the series on Saturday, and they followed it with another strong showing to take control. Cleveland now faces the pressure of elimination, needing to win to keep its season alive.
With a pitching performance like Rasmussen's behind them, the Rays will head into the next game confident of finishing the job. For the Guardians, the task is clear: find a way to get back into the series, or watch Tampa Bay move on to the sport's biggest stage.
