The Tampa Bay Rays (22-5) will be going for the series win when they face the Chicago White Sox (7-20) in the final game of their four-game series on Sunday afternoon.
Drew Rasmussen, 3-2, 3.33 ERA, will get the start for the Rays. The White Sox will counter with Mike Clevinger, 2-2, 4.81 ERA.
Tampa Bay is 7-3 in its last 10 games against Chicago.
**This preview was written before Saturday’s game was played**
The Rays played well over the past week and they’ve won eight of their last 10 games. They will try to keep the momentum going with another win over the White Sox, which will give them their ninth win in their last 11 games and the series win.
Tampa Bay is averaging 6.44 runs per game. Their .279 batting average leads the league. Their .348 on base percentage also leads the league, as does their .514 slugging percentage.
Randy Arozarena leads the Rays with a .330 batting average and 24 RBI, while Yandy Diaz leads the team with seven home runs.
Tampa Bay’s pitching is one of the best in the league, with the team giving up 2.85 runs per game. Opponents have a .201 batting average against the Rays, which is the best in the league. Their 2.80 ERA also leads the league, as does their 1.07 WHIP.
In his last start, Rasmussen gave up nine hits and five runs in 4.2 innings, leading to a 5-0 loss to Houston. They will need a better effort from him if they want to get the win.
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