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Rasmussen set to face team he grew up rooting for
Original: In Game 2, Rasmussen will try to beat team he'd otherwise be rooting for
Pitcher Rasmussen takes the mound in Game 2 against a team he would otherwise be supporting as a fan. The matchup pits his professional duty against personal loyalty, a familiar but always compelling storyline in playoff baseball. Attention is on how he handles pitching against the club he grew up following.
Why now: Game 2 of a high-stakes series is happening now, and the personal-angle storyline draws attention.
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