Brewers Rout Rays to Stand One Win From First Championship

Robert Gasser anchored a strong pitching performance while the Milwaukee Brewers offense overwhelmed the Tampa Bay Rays, winning World Series Game 3, 10-1, on Monday night. The victory extends the Brewers' series lead to 3-0 and positions them to claim their first World Series title as early as Tuesday.

The Brewers earned the National League pennant by sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the championship series. They defeated the Dodgers in four straight games, including a 6-4 win in the final game on Thursday, October 15. This marks the team's first appearance in the World Series since 1982. The franchise has never won a championship before.

The Rays secured the American League pennant by defeating the Cleveland Guardians in six games. Junior Caminero hit a home run in Game 6 that helped Tampa Bay beat Cleveland to take the series 4-2. This is the Rays' third World Series appearance in franchise history and their first since 2020. They previously lost to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008.

Because neither the Brewers nor the Rays have ever won a World Series, Tuesday night's Game 4 will determine the first-time champion of the 2026 season. If Milwaukee wins, they will conclude the series and win the title. If Tampa Bay wins, the series will move to Milwaukee for Game 5 on Wednesday.

Game 4 is scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, October 27, at Tropicana Field. The game will air on Fox, Fox Deportes, and fubo. The Rays have lost the first three games of the series, including a 3-2 loss in Game 1 on Friday, October 23, and a 5-4 loss in Game 2 on Saturday, October 24.

The Brewers led the series 2-0 before Monday's game. They have won all three games in this World Series, with scores of 3-2, 5-4, and 10-1. The Rays are currently looking to avoid a sweep in a series that features two teams seeking their first-ever ring.