Drew Rasmussen pitches seven scoreless innings in Rays' win over Mariners
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Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Drew Rasmussen delivered a dominant performance on August 7, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners in Seattle. Rasmussen struck out eight and allowed just two hits in seven innings, marking his third consecutive scoreless outing. The Rays scored both of their runs on solo home runs by Johnny DeLuca and Jonathan Aranda. Bryan Baker earned his 33rd save despite conceding a late homer to Julio Rodriguez. The win improved the Rays to 69-46 on the season and kept them with a solid lead in the American League standings. They aim to extend their winning streak to five games in the next matchup against the Mariners.
- •Rays improve to 69-46, four-and-a-half games ahead of the Red Sox.
- •Rasmussen's performance includes eight strikeouts and no earned runs in 20 innings.
- •DeLuca and Aranda hit solo home runs for the Rays.
- •Baker secures his 33rd save despite allowing a solitary home run.
- •Next game features Griffin Jax starting against George Kirby.
- 4:53 AMYahoo Sports — Rasmussen shines again: Rays 2, Mariners 1
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Drew Rasmussen Dominates as Rays Beat Mariners for Fourth Straight Win
"The Tampa Bay Rays and Seattle Mariners kicked off a three-game set in Seattle on Friday night and the pitching matchup that featured Drew Rasmussen and Logan Gilbert did not disappoint. The pair of aces delivered a throwback edition pitcher’s duel and luckily for the Rays, Drew Rasmussen emerged victorious. The righty turned in yet […]
"The Rays stayed red hot with a 2-1 win over the Mariners as Drew Rasmussen delivered seven scoreless innings. Tampa Bay improved to 69-46, while Rasmussen strengthened his AL Cy Young case and the Rays continued to look like one of baseball's most dangerous teams.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 4:53 AMRasmussen shines again: Rays 2, Mariners 1
The Tampa Bay Rays and Seattle Mariners kicked off a three-game set in Seattle on Friday night and the pitching matchup that featured Drew Rasmussen and Logan Gilbert did not disappoint. The pair of aces delivered a throwback edition pitcher’s duel and luckily for the Rays, Drew Rasmussen emerged victorious. The righty turned in yet […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 4:30 AMDrew Rasmussen Dominates as Rays Beat Mariners for Fourth Straight Win
The Rays stayed red hot with a 2-1 win over the Mariners as Drew Rasmussen delivered seven scoreless innings. Tampa Bay improved to 69-46, while Rasmussen strengthened his AL Cy Young case and the Rays continued to look like one of baseball's most dangerous teams.
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