Kevin Cash

“I think we took advantage of getting ourselves in some favorable counts and getting some big hits,”

Kevin Cash · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Cash assessed the Rays' offensive approach in building early leads off Cleveland's pitching.

“We probably left some opportunities out there, and then they go to the bullpen, and it’s really challenging to piece together big innings when they’re mixing and matching from the third or fourth inning, whatever it was, on.”

Kevin Cash · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Cash noted the difficulty of assembling big innings against Cleveland's bullpen in Game 5.

“The way he limited anything was really, really impressive,”

Kevin Cash · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Cash praised Rasmussen for limiting the Guardians' offense over seven innings in Game 5.

“He got in rhythm with the fastball. A lot of power to everything. Then the depth on the changeup throughout the outing was a big pitch for him.”

Kevin Cash · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19

Cash detailed Rasmussen's use of the fastball and changeup in his Game 5 outing.