Rays on verge of World Series as Rasmussen stifles Guardians in Game 5

CLEVELAND – The Tampa Bay Rays are on the verge of making their third-ever appearance in the World Series and the way the American League Championship Series has suddenly turned, the Cleveland Guardians appear hard-pressed to stop them. Another gem from ace Drew Rasmussen, dominant again over seven innings, along with just enough offence from their high-pressure lineup, paced a 3-1 victory Sunday evening, sending the best-of-seven back to Tropicana Field with the AL East champs up 3-2. Starters for Game 6 Monday night were TBD before the game, but Freddy Peralta, who recorded two key outs in Saturday’s 7-3…