The Tampa Bay Rays trail the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 in the World Series following a narrow 3-2 defeat. Drew Rasmussen, who has led Tampa Bay to victory in almost every start this season and holds a 2.67 ERA, is set to start Game 2. The Brewers, leading the all-time series 16-13, capitalized on a strong postseason run. The article tips the Rays to bounce back and level the series, highlighting both starting pitchers’ successful seasons and predicting a tight, low-scoring game.
Tampa Bay are tipped to bounce back from last night's defeat and level up the World Series.
Drew Rasmussen gets the start for the visitors, after they opted to go with Nick Martinez last night, and his outstanding form this season has helped them win all but one of his starts.
Tampa Bay Rays at Milwaukee Brewers Predictions & Picks
Milwaukee Brewers are 14-1 with Drew Rasmussen as a starter
Tampa starter Drew Rasmussen boasts a 2.67 ERA and 0.91 WHIP
The Under cashed in the opening game of the series
The two starting pitchers have a combined ERA of 5.14
Brewers Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting-
Milwaukee Brewers lead the all-time series 16-13
Milwaukee Brewers lead the MLB World Series 1-0
Milwaukee Brewers won 3-2 when the two teams last met on October 23
Tampa Bay Rays Form - Rays Trail 1-0 In World Series
Tampa Bay go into the second game of the World Series trailing 1-0, having just suffered only their third defeat in their 10 postseason games.
Date
Playoff Opposition
W/L
Score
Oct-03
vs New York Yankees
W
1-0
Oct-05
vs New York Yankees
W
5-2
Oct-07
at New York Yankees
W
4-3
Oct-12
vs Cleveland Guardians
L
3-7
Oct-13
vs Cleveland Guardians
W
3-1
Oct-15
at Cleveland Guardians
L
2-3
Oct-17
at Cleveland Guardians
W
7-3
Oct-18
at Cleveland Guardians
W
3-1
Oct-19
vs Cleveland Guardians
W
3-1
Oct-23
at Milwaukee Brewers
L
2-3
Milwaukee Brewers Form - Brewers Hold 1-0 World Series Lead
Milwaukee take a 1-0 lead into the second game of the World Series, and they have now won eight of their nine postseason games so far.
Date
Playoff Opposition
W/L
Score
Oct-03
vs San Diego Padres
W
3-2
Oct-04
vs San Diego Padres
W
4-3
Oct-06
at San Diego Padres
L
3-4
Oct-07
at San Diego Padres
W
3-1
Oct-11
vs Los Angeles Dodgers
W
2-1
Oct-12
vs Los Angeles Dodgers
W
7-4
Oct-14
at Los Angeles Dodgers
W
6-2
Oct 15
at Los Angeles Dodgers
W
6-4
Oct-23
vs Tampa Bay Rays
W
3-2
Starting Pitchers
Player
Team
Record
ERA
Strikeouts
Innings
Drew Rasmussen
Tampa Bay Rays
16-5
2.67
174
172.0
Logan Henderson
Milwaukee Brewers
11-3
2.47
110
98.1
Verdict
One of the stories of the season for Tampa Bay has been when Drew Rasmussen starts, he usually wins.
The Rays man has been in outstanding form all season and can help the Rays level up the World Series before heading home.
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