The Milwaukee Brewers can complete a World Series sweep on Tuesday night when they face the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 at Tropicana Field, with first pitch scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET.
Milwaukee leads the series 3-0 after Monday’s 10-1 rout, according to the Associated Press and the official postseason record. A win tonight would give the Brewers their first World Series title in franchise history and end the series without needing a return to Milwaukee.
The Brewers won Game 1 by 3-2 and Game 2 by 5-4 in Milwaukee, then dominated Game 3 on the road. Their combination of young hitting, led by Jackson Chourio, and rookie pitching, led by Robert Gasser, has overwhelmed Tampa Bay so far.
What Tampa Bay must fix
Tampa Bay’s problems are clear. Their pitching allowed eight runs in one inning on Monday, and their offence managed only three hits in Game 3. To stay alive, the Rays need a strong start from their Game 4 pitcher, early runs, and a flawless night in the field.
History is also against them. No team has recovered from 3-0 down to win the World Series, and the Rays must now win four consecutive games against a confident Milwaukee side. It is possible in theory, but it requires everything to change at once.
A night Milwaukee will never forget — if they win
For Brewers fans, Tuesday night could be historic. The franchise, relocated from Seattle in 1970, has waited decades for a championship. Many Brewers supporters travelled to Florida for Game 3 and cheered from behind the visitors’ dugout, according to reports from the game.
If Milwaukee finishes the job tonight, the celebrations will be immense. If Tampa Bay wins, the series continues to Game 5 on Wednesday — but the Brewers will still need only one more victory. Either way, Milwaukee holds all the cards.
