Rasmussen's 5-Inning Win Leads Rays Over Athletics 8–4

Drew Rasmussen pitched 5 innings allowing 2 earned runs, with 4 hits, 1 walk, and 3 strikeouts in the Tampa Bay Rays' 8-4 win against the Athletics on August 12, 2026, earning the win.

Insight

Rasmussen, a right-handed starter for the Tampa Bay Rays, has made a strong impact this season with a 2.75 ERA over 124 1/3 innings. He has recorded 11 wins across 22 starts, tallying 130 strikeouts against 22 walks, yielding a WHIP of 0.91. Notably, in a recent outing against the Athletics, Rasmussen pitched 5 innings, allowing 2 earned runs and striking out 3 batters in an 8-4 victory.