Kwan, Rasmussen renew Oregon State ties in ALCS Game 1

Kwan is 4-for-11 with .962 OPS off him

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 56m1 min read

The first time Drew Rasmussen faced Steven Kwan was as a freshman in college at Oregon State! 🤯 @MelanieLynneN joins #M Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Steven Kwan and Drew Rasmussen first faced off as freshmen at Oregon State. They meet again in ALCS Game 1 with a trip to the World Series at stake.

Why it matters: Steven Kwan is 4-for-11 with a .962 OPS in 12 plate appearances against Rasmussen, including 2-for-6 this season. That familiarity puts Game 1 command and early-count sequencing at a premium.

By the numbers: Kwan vs. Rasmussen: 4-for-11, .962 OPS in 12 PA; 2-for-6 this season. Rasmussen: 174 K, 2.67 ERA.

What to watch: Game 1 shows whether Rasmussen adjusts to Kwan atop the order. The winner takes early control of the series.

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