Rasmussen Shines Amid Wildfire Crisis | MLB News

Drew Rasmussen delivered a masterclass on the mound, tossing seven scoreless innings with eight strikeouts and just two hits allowed — all while pitching through the emotional weight of his wildfire-ravaged hometown. He escaped a bases-loaded jam in the second with a fiery strikeout, then retired 16 straight batters to seal the win. Backed by early home runs from Jonny DeLuca and Jonathan Aranda, the Rays cruised to victory. Rasmussen also dialed back his cutter and leaned into his fastball — a smart tweak that worked beautifully. With an All-Star nod, a four-game win streak, and elite numbers at T-Mobile Park, he’s proving he’s not just a rising star — he’s a force to be reckoned with. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de7a442d9a43e16d