Rasmussen, Gausman Seen Allowing Runs as Rays Bring 26-13 Record Into Blue Jays Game
Updated
Updated · Fox News · May 11
Rasmussen, Gausman Seen Allowing Runs as Rays Bring 26-13 Record Into Blue Jays Game
12 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 11
Tampa Bay and Toronto are tipped for a higher-scoring matchup, with both Drew Rasmussen and Kevin Gausman expected to give up a couple of runs.
Rasmussen enters at 2-1 with a 2.95 ERA, but his road ERA is nearly two runs higher than at home and he allowed three earned runs over six innings against Toronto last time.
Gausman is 2-2 with a 3.09 ERA and a 1.88 home ERA in 24 innings, yet the pick leans over because both offenses have produced well and recent familiarity can help hitters.
The Rays arrive 26-13 with a stronger-than-expected offense, while the Blue Jays are 18-22 despite comparable hitting because their staff has posted a 4.08 ERA and 1.28 WHIP.
Two elite pitchers are on the mound, so why is a high-scoring slugfest the predicted outcome for tonight's game?
Are the Blue Jays' early struggles a temporary slump or a sign of deeper issues for the World Series runners-up?
Can the low-payroll Rays prove smart tactics are more valuable than big spending in today's MLB?