Rays top Guardians 1-0 as Rasmussen shines in pitching duel
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Drew Rasmussen leads the Tampa Bay Rays to a 1-0 victory against the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field on July 26, 2026. Rasmussen allowed only one hit over seven innings, while Parker Messick pitched 7.2 innings for Cleveland but took the loss. The decisive run came in the fifth inning from a poorly executed bunt by Cedric Mullins that allowed a runner to score. This victory keeps the Rays in the hunt for playoff positioning as the season progresses.
- •Rays improve to 62-43 with the win.
- •Cleveland drops to 54-53 after the loss.
- •Rasmussen allowed one hit and a walk in his outing.
- •Messick pitches effectively but records a hard-luck loss.
- •Game lasted just 1 hour and 58 minutes.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rasmussen stars as the Rays blank Cleveland
"Drew Rasmussen, Munetaka Murakami, and Dominic Canzone all starred for their teams Sunday
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