Milwaukee Brewers Take Commanding Lead Over Tampa Bay Rays in Game Three of 2026 World Series

The Milwaukee Brewers exploded for 10 runs in the top of the fifth inning, fueled by seven consecutive hits with two outs across three pitchers, to take a commanding lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game Three of the 2026 World Series.

This decisive victory has given the Brewers their second chance in franchise history to win their first World Series championship. Having already overcome significant obstacles this season, the team is now one step closer to achieving its ultimate goal.

The Brewers' success against former ace Freddy Peralta marked his second defeat at the hands of the team this season, with Peralta being forced off the mound before the sixth inning for the second time.

The night's offense got underway in the first inning when the Brewers forced Peralta to throw 20 pitches, a heavy load that set the tone for the rest of the game. Both Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich collected their initial base hits of the evening during this early onslaught.

As the Brewers' offense continued to thrive, their pitching staff provided crucial support, demonstrating once again why the team's blend of hitting and pitching has been so effective throughout the season.

Gasser settled into a rhythm after allowing that initial hit from Díaz and proceeded to retire 15 consecutive batters in a dominant display of pitching prowess.

His lone hit allowed remained the lone blemish on an otherwise stellar outing as Gasser continued to showcase his impressive skills on the mound.

The Brewers' offense meanwhile had been quietly building momentum, waiting for its chance to strike against Peralta. That opportunity finally arose when Hamilton popped out in a top of the fifth inning at-bat.

Chourio was next up and he seized it with ease, collecting his second base hit of the game to put pressure on the Rays' pitching staff.

Junior Caminero made a crucial play that will likely stick with him for some time, choosing not to throw out Contreras at first base instead opting for a force play at second.

The umpire initially ruled in favor of the Rays, but manager Pat Murphy's challenge overturned the call, loading the bases with two outs and giving the Brewers momentum.

This proved to be a turning point in the game as Cam Booser took over on the mound, sparking a remarkable sequence of events that saw the Brewers score seven consecutive runs with two outs each time.

The first of these crucial hits came from Brice Turang, whose bleeder up the middle was misplayed by the Rays' defense, resulting in two runs scoring for the Brewers.

Garrett Mitchell then singled to extend the Brewers' lead to 5-0, setting the stage for a flurry of consecutive hits that would ultimately seal the deal.

The Brewers' bullpen continued its strong performance as Antonio Senzatela took the mound for two scoreless innings, marking his first appearance since the San Diego series.

Brandon Woodruff made a highly anticipated return to postseason play after being absent from the mound since the 2021 National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves. Despite some uncertainty about his performance and duration on the field, Woodruff provided a glimpse of his past form with a notable effort.

In a surprising turn of events, the Brewers completed an unusual feat by achieving a perfect 7-0 record on the 26th day of the month. This impressive run was marked by a significant margin of victory, as they outscored their opponents 64-10 in games played on this specific date.

The team is now one win away from making history, with the opportunity to sweep both the championship series and the World Series, an achievement that would be unprecedented in the modern era.