Drew Rasmussen strikes out 10 to lead Rays in Game 1

He took a no-hitter through six innings of the 1-0 win.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 55m1 min read

Drew Rasmussen used his full arsenal of pitches during his Game 1 masterpiece 😤 (MLB x @GoogleCloud) https://t.co/LZooF Via @MLB on X

What happened: Drew Rasmussen completed eight scoreless frames to secure the ALDS opener. The starter utilized his complete pitch mix to blank the opposition.

Why it matters: The result gives Tampa Bay an early advantage in the American League Division Series. Securing the first contest shifts control in the best-of-five format.

By the numbers: Rasmussen finished his outing with 10 total strikeouts while yielding zero runs.

What to watch: The Rays look to extend their series lead in Game 2.

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