Rasmussen riding high at home

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: There are a total of 13 games on the Monday schedule. First pitch comes at 6:10pm ET with the Tigers hosting the Yankees. Rain could be a factor in the NYY@DET, MIL@CIN, and CLE@CHW games. 
 

Notable Starts:

Drew Rasmussen receives a fantastic matchup rating for his home start versus the Royals today. In six home starts this season he is 4-1 with a 2.88 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 37 K in 34 IP. That continues a history of success at Tropicana Field as in 164 career IP there he is 11-6 with a 2.68 ERA and 0.93 WHIP. The opposing Royals are averaging only 3.6 runs per game on the road where they have a .232 BA and .669 OPS. He is holding right-handed batters to a .125 BA and .350 OPS.

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