"Drew Rasmussen heads to the mound for the Rays to make his third start of the season, seeking his first win. He has pitched to a 1.80 ERA this season with 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 0.9 walks per nine across two games."
"Chicago averaged 1.4 home runs per game to rank sixth in MLB play with 223 total home runs last season. Last year the Cubs' .430 slugging percentage was sixth-best in the majors."
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Chicago Cubs on April 7, 2026, at Tropicana Field. The Rays are currently on a three-game winning streak. Drew Rasmussen will start for the Rays, boasting a 1.80 ERA this season. The Cubs will have Javier Assad making his season debut. Last season, the Rays ranked 16th in home runs, while the Cubs ranked sixth. Both teams have key players with impressive statistics from the previous season, including Junior Caminero and Nico Hoerner.
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