Brewers' 10-1 Rout Leaves Rays Facing Historic Firsts
Milwaukee holds a 3-0 lead after Monday's victory, setting a Tuesday finale where one team wins a first title and the other suffers a first loss in the series.
By Ryan Carter ·
The Milwaukee Brewers hold a 3-0 lead in the 2026 World Series following a 10-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.
The margin of defeat in Game 3 marks the largest score differential in this postseason. Robert Gasser started the game for Milwaukee and helped establish the offensive dominance that defines the current series. The win leaves the Rays needing to win four consecutive games to avoid elimination. The next opportunity to play is Tuesday night at 8 p.m. Eastern on Fox.
Both franchises are chasing a milestone that neither has achieved. The Brewers made their first World Series appearance since 1982 after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. The Rays returned to the World Series for the first time since 2020 and for only the third time in franchise history. They previously lost to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008. The Rays earned their spot by defeating the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, a game decided by a home run from Junior Caminero.
The path to the World Series revealed the depth of both teams. Milwaukee defeated the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series, winning the series 2-1. The Rays swept the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series. The Rays then overcame a deficit in the ALCS to beat the Guardians 4-2. The Guardians had won the Division Series against the Chicago White Sox 3-2. The Brewers also defeated the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series, a series that went to a decisive fourth game. The Braves had previously defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Wild Card Series.
The schedule dictates that Game 4 is the final chance for Tampa Bay to keep the series alive. If the Rays lose on Tuesday, they will be eliminated. If they win, Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday night at 8 p.m. Eastern. The series would then return to Milwaukee for potential Games 6 and 7 on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Both games would begin at 8 p.m. Eastern and air on Fox, Fox Deportes, and fubo. The outcome of Tuesday's game determines which franchise writes the next line in its history books, as only one team can claim the championship trophy.
Source: CBS Sports
