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Rays Ace Rasmussen Dominates Yankees Lineup
4 Oct
Summary
- Rasmussen has a career 1.81 ERA against the Yankees.
- Key Yankees hitters struggle significantly against Rasmussen.
- Injuries to Judge and Stanton pressure the Yankees offense.
The New York Yankees are set to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series, beginning on Saturday. The Yankees enter the series after a two-game sweep of the Red Sox. However, they are matched against the Rays' ace, Drew Rasmussen, who has a historically dominant record against them.
Rasmussen has compiled a 5-2 record with a 1.81 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 11 appearances against the Yankees. This season, he was particularly effective, holding a 2.86 ERA in four starts, including a stellar performance on September 22 where he allowed only one hit and one run over 6 2/3 innings. The Yankees' top hitters have also struggled individually against Rasmussen.
Compounding these pitching challenges are concerns surrounding the health of key Yankees players. Aaron Judge remains a question mark for the ALDS due to a calf strain, and Giancarlo Stanton has been limited throughout the season due to his own calf issues. This situation could place additional strain on an already struggling lineup as they prepare to face one of the league's most difficult pitchers.
