As New York, Tampa Bay Who Are American League East Opponents, Teams Are Playing Finale At George M. Steinbrenner Field Wednesday Night In Tampa Florida Cam Schlittler, Drew Rasmussen Are Starting
George M. Steinbrenner Field is the New York the team that wears the pinstripes Spring Training complex as well as the home of the Tampa Tarpons who are the Single A Affiliate to the New York Yankees!
In 2025 however George M. Steinbrenner Field is also home to the Tampa Bay Rays who like New York the team that wears the pinstripes is a member of the American League East because Hurricane Helene , Milton destroyed the roof of Tropicana Field the home of the Tampa Bay Rays in October 2024.
At the time Hal Steinbreener who is managing general partner of New York the team that wears the pinstripes had this to say!
We are happy to extend our hand to the Rays and their fans by providing a Major League-quality facility for them to utilize this season,’’Both the Yankees organization and my family have deep roots in the Tampa Bay region, and we understand how meaningful it is for Rays players, employees and fans to have their 2025 home games take place within 30 minutes of Tropicana Field. In times like these, rivalry and competition take a back seat to doing what’s right for our community — which is continuing to help families and businesses rebound from the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.”
According to Adam Berry MLB article https://www.mlb.com/news/rays-2025-steinbrenner-field
As New York the team that wears the pinstripes, Tampa Bay American League East opponents, teams are playing finale of two game series at George M. Steinbrenner Field Wednesday night in Tampa Florida Cam Schlittler, Drew Rasmussen are starting.
Cam Schlittler, Drew Rasmussen are alike because they’re both right handed starting pitchers!
Cam Schlittler, Drew Rasmussen are different because Cam Schlittler is a rookie because he made his MLB Debut on July 9, 2025 while Drew Rasmussen is a veteran starting MLB pitcher because he’s been pitching in MLB for six 6 seasons 5 of those seasons pitching for Tampa Bay. In 2021 for Tampa Bay Drew Rasmussen finished with record of 4-0 with an earn run average of 2.44 . In 2022 Drew Rasmussen finished with record of 11-7 with an earn run average of 2.84. In 2023 Drew Rasmussen finished with record of 4-2 with an earn run average of 2.62 . In 2024 Drew Rasmussen finished with record of 0-2 with an earn run average of 2.83. This season 2025 season Drew Rasmussen has a record of 10-5 with an earn run average of 2.60 while Cam Schlittler has a record 1-2 with an earn run average of 3.94. Cam Schlittler has a record 1-2 with an earn run average of 3.94 coming into the finale with Tampa Bay because on Wednesday August 13, 2025 when opposing Minnesota in Bronx New York he took no decision pitching 5.0 innings surrendering 2 hits, 1 earned run, 2 walks while striking out 6 Minnesota batters
According to https://www.mlb.com/player/cam-schlittler-693645
https://www.mlb.com/player/drew-rasmussen-656876
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Could mother nature prevent New York the team that wears the pinstripes , Tampa Bay who are American League East opponents from playing the finale from Cam Schlittler, Drew Rasmussen making their starts as scheduled?
There is a small chance of that happening because at first pitch it’s mostly sunny with 24% chance of rain before intermittent clouds arrive chances of rain increase to 34 % chance before intermittent clouds continue with 34 % chance of rain at 9:00pm before it turns partly cloudy with 37 % chance when the game is supposed to be over.
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New York the team that wears the pinstripes comes into the finale with Tampa Bay with record of 68-57 is going for sweep because they won the first game of the series on Tuesday night 13-3 where their offense included 9 home runs included back to back to back home runs to open the game from Aaron Judge who is right fielder who for right now is primarily designated hitter who hit home run to center 429 feet giving New York the team that wears the pinstripes a 1-0 lead before Cody Bellinger who is left fielder who hit home run to right 381 feet extending New York the team that wears the pinstripes lead 2-0 before Giancarlo Stanton hit home run to right center 386 feet.
Offensively in the 13-3 win the back to back to back home runs from Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Giancarlo Stanton offensively supported Carlos Rodon who started who pitched 6.0 innings surrendering 5 hits, 2 earned runs , 2 walks while striking out 5 Tampa Bay batters . Mark Leiter Jr. who relieved Carlos Rodon who pitched 1.0 innings surrendering 0 hits, 0 earned runs , 0 walks while striking out 0 Tampa Bay batters . Yerry De Los Santos who relieved Mark Leiteer Jr. who pitched 1.0 innings surrendering 2 hits, 1 earned run , 1 walk. Tim Hill who relieved Yerry De Los Santos who pitched 1.0 innings surrendering 1 hit, 0 earned runs , 0 walks while striking out 1 Tampa Bay batter.
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Following New York the team that wears the pinstripes 13-3 win over Tampa Bay Tuesday night Aaron Boone who is manager had this to say about New York the team that wears the pinstripes offensively!
To do it twice, that’s remarkable,“There were some ones that were seriously hit, too. Just a really impressive offensive showing against a team that is not always easy to score runs against.”
Following New York the team that wears the pinstripes 13-3 win over Tampa Bay Tuesday night Cody Bellinger who contributed offensively one of the back to back to back home runs had this to say!
We have a really good offense,”“With the ebbs and flows of a 162-game season, it’s not always going to be pretty, but we all believe in each other. The talent’s there, and we’re doing a good job of putting it all together. It’s been fun to be a part of.”
Following New York the team that wears the pinstripes 13-3 win over Tampa Bay Tuesday night Jose Caballaro who hit home run opposing his former team had this to say!’
That’s why they are the Bronx Bombers,”Hanging out with those guys, something has to be contagious.”
According to Bryan Hoch MLB article https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aaron-judge-cody-bellinger-giancarlo-stanton-hit-back-to-back-to-back-homers
Tampa Bay comes into the finale with New York the team that wears the pinstripes with record of 61-65 is going to be looking to split the series because they lost the first game of the series 13-3 because Shane Baz who started who pitched 3.0 innings surrendering 7 hits, 6 earned runs , 2 walks because Ian Seymour who relieved Shane Baz pitched 3.0 innings surrendering 6 hits, 6 earned runs.
To who
Aaron Judge who is right fielder who for right now is primarily designated hitter who hit home run to center 429 feet giving New York the team that wears the pinstripes a 1-0 lead before Cody Bellinger who is left fielder who hit home run to right 381 feet extending New York the team that wears the pinstripes lead 2-0 before Giancarlo Stanton hit home run to right center 386 feet. Jose Caballero hit home run to right 322 feet scoring shortstop Anthony Volpe. Jazz Chisholm Jr. who hit home run to right center 382 feet. Giancarlo Stanton hit home run to right center 376 feet scoring Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger. Ben Rice hit home run to right center 406 feet . Cody Bellinger hit home run to right 348 feet. Jose Caballero hit home run to right center 389 feet.
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Following Shane Baz, Ian Seymour surrendering runs following Tampa Bay’s 13-3 loss to New York the team that wears the pinstripes Shane Baz who started who pitched 3.0 innings surrendering 7 hits, 6 earned runs had this to say about his command!
I think if you watch it, it’s pretty cut and dry: It’s just over the middle of the plate,Those pitches are easy to hit. They are easy to lift.”
Following Shane Baz, Ian Seymour surrendering runs following Tampa Bay’s 13-3 loss to New York the team that wears the pinstripes manager Kevin Cash had this to say about his teams 13-3 loss to New York the team that wears the pinstripes!
[The Yankees] came in and capitalized on any pitch that was a quality pitch or a mistake pitch,”It looked like early on with Shane, he was leaving some pitches that were catching a lot of the white to the wrong hitters.”
According to Brian Murphy MLB article https://www.mlb.com/rays/news/shane-baz-allows-five-home-runs-to-yankees-in-loss
First pitch is set for 7:35pm Eastern Time from George M. Steinbrenner Field!
The game is going to be televised on FanDuel Sports Network, Yes!