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Rays name Drew Rasmussen starting pitcher for Game 5 in World Series

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 8:02 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Rays name Drew Rasmussen starting pitcher for Game 5 in World Series

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays will start Drew Rasmussen in Game 5 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on October 28, 2026. This decision comes as the Rays seek to keep their season alive after winning Game 4. Rasmussen previously pitched in Game 2, allowing three runs in 3 2/3 innings before leaving with a lead, which the bullpen could not hold. The Rays must win Game 5 to remain in the championship hunt.

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By the Numbers

•Drew Rasmussen is starting for the Rays in Game 5.
•The Rays won Game 4 and need to win Game 5 to stay alive.
•Rasmussen had three runs allowed in Game 2 against the Brewers.
•The game is scheduled for October 28, 2026.

Latest Updates

8:53 PMESPN — Rays ace Rasmussen to start World Series Game 5 on short rest
7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Rays ace Drew Rasmussen to start World Series Game 5 on short rest against Milwaukee
7:16 PMYahoo Sports — World Series 2026: Rays to start ace Drew Rasmussen in Game 5 with season on the line

What they're saying

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(AP) — Drew Rasmussen will start for Tampa Bay on three days' rest in Game 5 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, trying to stave off elimination for the Rays.A 31-year-old right-hander, Rasmussen threw 89 pitches over 3 2/3 innings in Game 2 on Saturday, getting no decision as Milwaukee rallied for a 5-4 victory and a 2-0 Series lead.
— Yahoo Sports

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Drew Rasmussen will start on three days' rest in Game 5 of the World Series against the Brewers on Wednesday night, trying to stave off elimination for the Rays.
— ESPN