Game Four of the 2026 World Series pits the Tampa Bay Rays against the Milwaukee Brewers at Tropicana Field. After sweeping the Yankees and beating the Guardians, the Rays’ stellar regular‑season pitching and defense have struggled against Milwaukee’s dominant hitters, who have limited the Series to just two homers (Frelick, Hicks). Griffin Jax, the probable Rays starter, returns after a rough ALCS loss, posting a 3.53 ERA this year but a 6.00 ERA in the postseason. Milwaukee’s bullpen—Trevor Megill, Abner Uribe, Aaron Ashby—will be fully available, with a starter yet to be named (candidates include Ktlye Harrison, Shane Drohan, Dustin May). The first pitch is set for 8:08 PM on Oct. 27.
The Milwaukee Brewers sit one win away from a 2026 World Series sweep, leading the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 and posting a 10-1 postseason record. On the Dan Patrick Show, Dan Patrick warned that the small‑market club likely won’t receive the national spotlight it merits, noting the media’s bias toward marquee names like the Dodgers or Yankees. He called it “unfair” but affirmed the Brewers’ dominance and passionate fanbase. As the final game approaches on Tuesday, the debate continues over whether the historic run will be celebrated or dismissed as “boring” by casual fans.
The Brewers dominate Game 3 of the 2026 World Series, crushing the Rays 10-1 at Tropicana Field. A seven‑hit, two‑out rally in the fifth inning, sparked by Christian Yelich’s hustle to second, produces eight runs. Manager Pat Murphy praises the team’s grit and notes the Rays’ resilience, while also highlighting veteran Brandon Woodruff’s comeback from a July shoulder injury—he closes the ninth on Murphy’s cue instead of starting Game 4. Woodruff’s eagerness to pitch again underscores Milwaukee’s surge toward its first franchise title.
Evan Longoria will throw the ceremonial first pitch before Game 4 of the 2026 World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers. The former Rays third baseman, a 2008 Rookie of the Year, three‑time Gold Glove winner and 2009 Silver Slugger, retired in 2025 after the Rays retired his #3 and inducted him into their Hall of Fame. Longoria’s résumé includes 261 homers, a .270 average and a memorable 2011 walk‑off homer that clinched a postseason berth, making his appearance a nostalgic highlight for Ray fans.
In Game 3 of the World Series, the Milwaukee Brewers explode for eight two‑out runs in the fifth inning, stretching their lead to 10‑0 over the Tampa Bay Rays. The rally follows a quirky early moment where captain Christian Yelich is called out at second, then the Brewers string together singles, doubles and a flyout to hammer the Rays. After two tightly contested opening games—featuring starter struggles from Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson and bizarre ninth‑inning endings—the Brewers now look poised to sweep the series.
The Tampa Bay Rays face a 3-0 World Series deficit against the Milwaukee Brewers and must win four straight games to become the first team ever to erase such a hole. With Game 4 at home, the article outlines three keys: an offense that scores six-plus runs—with Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda leading the charge—leveraging the Tropicana Field crowd, and elite pitching from Griffin Jax, Nick Martinez, Drew Rasmussen (and a potential Jacob Misiorowski) to keep Milwaukee’s line‑up in check. With only one win needed to stay alive, the Rays need aggressive hitting, sharp bullpen moves, and relentless focus to keep their season alive.
In Game 3 of the 2026 World Series, the Milwaukee Brewers buoyed a 10‑0 lead with an eight‑run rally and clinched a 10‑1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, taking a 3‑0 series edge. Rookie left‑hander Robert Gasser dazzled on the mound, tossing six shutout innings, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out the minimum batters. Gasser admitted he “had a smile on my face the whole time,” reflecting the comfortable cushion he helped create. The win brings the Brewers within one game of their first ever World Series title, with Game 4 slated for 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Milwaukee Brewers surge ahead 3-0 in the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, having lost only one game all postseason (10-1 overall). With a 103‑win regular season and sweeping the Dodgers in the NLCS, the club is drawing praise from former champions Anthony Rizzo and David Ross, who compare the run to the 2005 White Sox and 1999 Yankees. After a tight 1‑run win in Game 2, Milwaukee blew out the Rays 10‑1 in Game 3 and aims to clinch its first franchise title in Game 4 on Tuesday night. The article highlights the historic dominance and the mounting excitement around the Brewers’ performance.
The Brewers clinched a 10-1 win over the Rays on Oct. 27, putting them one victory away from the World Series. Reliever Cam Booser endured a disastrous fifth inning, entering with bases loaded and two outs and surrendering four hits and four earned runs on just 12 pitches without recording an out. He allowed two runs to Brice Turang, two more to Garrett Mitchell, and was on the mound for doubles by Cooper Pratt and Sal Frelick that added three more runs before exiting. Booser described the experience as “the worst feeling in the world.” The Rays now face elimination as Griffin Jax prepares for Game 4.
The Milwaukee Brewers are poised to become the first team ever to sweep both a league championship series and the World Series, after a 4-0 NLCS win over the Los Angeles Dodgers and a 10-1 victory in Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Rays. A win in Game 4 on Tuesday night would mark the first World Series sweep since the San Francisco Giants did it in 2012. Notable moments include Jackson Chourio’s historic two‑hit, stolen‑base inning and manager Pat Murphy’s praise for the fan support in Florida. The decisive Game 4 kicks off at 8:00 PM ET.
Game 4 of the 2026 World Series pits the Milwaukee Brewers, who lead the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0, against a Rays lineup anchored by right‑hander Griffin Jax (3.53 ERA, 116 Ks). The game starts at 5:00 p.m. PT on Fox/Fox One with ESPN Radio coverage. Milwaukee has yet to name its starter, while Jax looks to keep Tampa Bay alive after his postseason loss to Cleveland. Fans debate whether to back the likely sweep or hope for a Ray comeback.
In Game 3 of the World Series, the Rays fell 10-1 to the Brewers after a pivotal 5th‑inning play. With runners on first and second and two outs, Junior Caminero fielded William Contreras’s grounder and chose to throw to second for a force out on Christian Yelich. The call was overturned, loading the bases, and Brice Turang’s two‑RBI single sparked an eight‑run surge. Caminero later told FOX 13 he aimed for second because a throw to first seemed riskier, leaving fans to wonder if a different decision could have altered the 0‑3 series deficit.
Robert Gasser and Yankees icon Don Larsen are the only pitchers to face the minimum through six World Series innings.
The Milwaukee Brewers surge to a 3–0 World Series lead over the Tampa Bay Rays after a 10‑1 rout in Game 3 at Tropicana Field. Jackson Chourio sparks the offense with a 4‑for‑5 night, two runs, an RBI double and a stolen base, while starter Robert Gasser yields just one hit over six shutout innings. Despite the dominant performance, manager Pat Murphy cautions that nothing is certain in a best‑of‑seven series, noting the Rays’ resilience. Game 4 is set for tonight, Oct 27, with the chance for the Rays to stay alive and push the series to a potential Game 5.
The Brewers vs Rays Game 4 lineups are set as Milwaukee seeks a sweep at Tropicana Field on Tuesday with Griffin Jax on the mound for Tampa Bay.
The Milwaukee Brewers take a 3-0 lead in the World Series after a 10-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, highlighted by outfielder Jackson Chourio’s historic performance. Chourio becomes the first player ever to record two hits and a stolen base in a single World Series inning, joining only Rickey Henderson and Chuck Knoblauch as the only postseason players to ever achieve the feat. He finished the game with four hits, two runs and an RBI, marking his second-ever two‑hit inning in postseason history (the first came in the 2025 NLDS). Brewers coach Dan Vogelbach praised the team’s collective offense as they eye a potential sweep on Tuesday.
In Game 3 of the 2026 World Series, the Milwaukee Brewers rout the Tampa Bay Rays 10‑1, and catcher William Contreras cements his place in history by recording his third straight caught stealing—making him the first catcher since Darren Daulton in 1993 to achieve three CS in the first three World Series games. Contreras also tallied three hits, an RBI and finished the series with seven hits in 13 at‑bats, bolstering his World Series MVP case. His defensive prowess, highlighted by 25 regular‑season CS (second in MLB), could see him become the first catcher to win Series MVP since Salvador Perez in 2015 if Milwaukee clinches the title.
The Milwaukee Brewers crush the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 in Game 3 of the 2026 World Series, seizing a 3‑0 series lead thanks to an eight‑run fifth inning and a six‑scoreless‑inning performance by rookie Robert Gasser. Meanwhile, Seattle’s Mariners are interviewing former Astros manager Joe Espada and Cubs development chief Jason Kanzler for their next manager, and former Mariner Daniel Vogelbach, now a Brewers hitting coach, is praised for his offensive impact. Additionally, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor earns the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award for community service.
The spotlight shines on Milwaukee’s 10‑1 demolition of Tampa Bay in Game 3 of the 2026 World Series, highlighted by an eight‑run, two‑out fifth inning that propelled the Brewers to a 1‑0 series lead. Meanwhile, Arizona’s Gabriel Moreno captures the Luis Aparicio Award as the top Venezuelan player, and six D‑backs—including Moreno, Ketel Marte and Nolan Arenado—are finalists for the All‑MLB Team. A separate piece examines Brandon Pfaadt’s pivotal 2027 outlook, and the AFL tests a new outfield‑positioning rule aimed at sparking offense. All these storylines converge in the Oct. 27 “Snake Bytes” roundup.
The Brewers steamroll the Rays 10-0 in Game 3, extending their three‑week unbeaten run and eyeing a record postseason winning streak as they move within four wins of the title. Tampa Bay faces elimination, with Freddy Peralta charged with five runs in 4⅔ innings and Griffin Jax slated to preserve the season. Meanwhile, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is announced the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award winner for his charitable work in Puerto Rico and school‑supply initiatives.
The Milwaukee Brewers sit one win away from an unprecedented sweep of both the NLCS and World Series, a feat never achieved since the League Championship Series became best‑of‑7 in 1985. After sweeping the Dodgers in the NLCS, they lead the Tampa Bay Rays 3‑0 in the World Series, having dominated Game 3 with a 10‑1 victory without a single home run. Manager Pat Murphy praised the team’s collective offense and fan support, while hitting coach Dan Vogelbach highlighted their run‑scoring depth. Game 4 on Tuesday could cement baseball history.
The Lone Star Ball roundup highlights Texas Rangers right‑hander Jack Leiter’s comeback hopes after a “flukish” injury derailed his season, while FanGraphs analyst Eric Longenhagen praises Sebastian Walcott’s standout performance in the Arizona Fall League. The piece also notes the Brewers’ 3‑0 win that sets up a showdown with the Rays, giving the Rangers a chance to claim their first franchise World Series title. Updated for October 27, 2026.
Game 2 of the 2026 World Series ends in controversy as Rays’ Yandy Diaz checks a curveball from Brewers’ Aaron Ashby with two outs and the tying run on third. Home‑plate umpire Jim Wolf calls a ball, but catcher William Contreras challenges the call; first‑base umpire James Hoye rules Diaz swung, sealing a 0‑2 series deficit for Tampa Bay. The piece notes MLB’s lack of an official swing definition and highlights ongoing tests of check‑swing challenges in the minors, which would have overruled the call under current technology. It asks whether such calls should be reviewable in the majors.
Facing a 3-0 World Series deficit, the Tampa Bay Rays fall 10-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 on Oct. 27, 2026. Benching key hitters Jonathan Aranda and Liam Hicks leaves the Ray offense mute, while an explosive 8‑run fifth inning—sparked by reliever Cam Booser’s bases‑loaded meltdown—hands Milwaukee a commanding lead. Booser, who posted a 1.98 ERA this season, admits it feels "the worst feeling in the world" after surrendering runs that included hits from Brice Turang, Mitchell, Cooper Pratt, and Sal Frelick. With the series now in Milwaukee, the Rays must win four straight to force a comeback, a feat only the 2004 Red Sox have achieved from a 0‑3 hole.
Francisco Lindor receives the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award, becoming the fifth Met honored since 1971 and the first since Curtis Granderson in 2016. The award was presented before Game 3 of the World Series, where the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 and moved within one win of their first title. The piece also notes Mets offseason moves, including a new Major League Coach hire, pitching depth needs, and the upcoming MetsGiving Food Drive on Nov. 12.