Drew Rasmussen gave up a run for the first time in three starts on June 16 at Dodger Stadium; it came in the sixth inning on a Shohei Ohtani solo shot. Otherwise, the Cy Young candidate has been nearly flawless, posting a 0.43 WHIP this month. Rasmussen has not faced K.C. this season, but current Royals are 6 for 37 with a .400 OPS against him. K.C. starter Michael Wacha has fanned just seven batters in 18.2 innings this month. Current Rays own a .909 OPS against him. Back the hosts to lead after five.

The Rays are simply cash cows at home. Maybe we get fortunate and Royals star Bobby Witt misses another game too. He has missed the past couple with a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee. Tampa's Drew Rasmussen should be getting some more AL Cy Young love at 6-3 with a 2.59 ERA and miniscule 0.88 WHIP. In June, he has given up just one run and nine hits over 21.0 innings -- going seven in all three starts. The Rays just do pitching than anyone else does. No Royals have particularly good splits off Rasmussen career. Their pitcher, Michael Wacha, is winless in seven straight outings.