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MLB·ANALYSIS·October 19, 2026 12:52 PM ET

Rasmussen used changeup to neutralize Guardians lefties in Game 5

Game 1 approach shifted for Cleveland rematch

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Drew Rasmussen's changeup was the equalizer in Game 5 against the Guardians' left-handed hitters 💪 DeRo dives in on the Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Drew Rasmussen worked his changeup against Cleveland's left-handed hitters in Game 5. The mix differed from his Game 1 approach to the same lineup.

Why it matters: The adjustment targets Cleveland's left-handed threats in postseason matchups. The Tampa Bay Rays lead the series 3-1 with the next game still scheduled.

What to watch: The teams meet again with the game still to start. The next check is whether Cleveland alters its left-handed looks against the changeup.

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